Are we finding x? Or are we solving the equation with x
Step-by-step explanation:
square root 15 = irrational
square root 16 = 4 = rational
square root 21 = irrational
square root 22 = irrational
The length of each side of the larger square is 8 cm.
<u>Step-by-step explanation</u>:
Step 1 ;
- The combined area of two squares = 80 sq.cm
- The side of small square = x
- The side of larger square = 2x
Step 2 :
Area of the square = a^2
Area of small square + area of large square = 80
x^2 + (2x)^2 = 80
x^2 + 4x^2 = 80
5x^2 = 80
x^2 = 80/5
x^2 = 16
x = ±4
Step 3 :
Since length cannot be negative, the value of x= 4
∴ The length of the side of small square = 4cm
The length of the side of larger square = 2x = 8cm
