Question

Two squares have sides x cm and (x+4) cm. The sum of their areas is $656c{m}^2.$ Find the sides of the squares.

Answer 1

Given sides of two sides are and

Sum of areas of two squares

[ Area of square sq units]

or

or

Hence since the side of the square cannot be negative

Therefore the sides of two squares are 16 cm and 20 cm.