I actually posted this a while ago and it got answerd by a smart person so here's what I understood
the error is that it assumes that √(x²)=x
because if x is negative, it becomes positive
that's how the 2nd line is wrong
the 2nd line is the first wrong step
it goes from 4-9/2+9/2
so it goes from 4-4.5+4.5
notice the part under the parenthsees
√((4-4.5)²)
if we evaluate 4-4.5, we get -0.5
but by squaring it we get 0.5
-0.5+4.5=4, yes
but when we square it we get
0.5+4.5=5, that is how it works
Do you have an answer? What do you think it is?
Answer:
I don't know but i think the answer is:
3/8 and 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
add both and the answer is there
Area of right-angled triangle is given by;
Area, A = 1/2 *b*h, Where b=base, h=height
Therefore,
A1 = 1/2bh = 16 in^2
A2 = 1/2 (2b)(2h) = 2bh
Ratio of increase = A2/A1 = {2bh}/(1/2bh} = 4 (the area is increased 4 times)
The,
A2 = 4*16 = 64 in^2
Therefore,
The area is increased by (64-16) = 48 in^2
