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Question 619210: I would just like to know the steps to solve this problem:
A square's side is increased by 2 yards, which corresponds to an increase in the area by 36 square yards. How many yards is the side of the initial square?
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Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, scott8148, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A square's side is increased by 2 yards, which corresponds to an increase in the area by 36 square yards. How many yards is the side of the initial square?
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The original side = s
The original area = s^2
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4s + 4 = 36
s = 8

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(s + 2)^2 - s^2 = 36
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
A square's side is increased by 2 yards,
which corresponds to an *increase in the area by 36 square yards.
How many yards is the side of the initial square?
(x+2)^2 - x^2 = 36yd^2
x^2 + 4x + 4 - x^2 = 36
4x = 32
x = 8yds
CHECKING our Answer***
100- 64 = 36
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