SOLUTION: A wire that is 32 cm long is cut into two pieces, and each piece is bent to form a square.The total area enclosed by the two squares is 34 cm^.Find the length of each piece of wire

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Question 831162: A wire that is 32 cm long is cut into two pieces, and each piece is bent to form a square.The total area enclosed by the two squares is 34 cm^.Find the length of each piece of wire.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2+b^2=34,
a+b=32
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