SOLUTION: A square's side is increased by 9 yards, which corresponds to an increase in the area by 333 square yards. How many yards is the side of the initial square?
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Question 639454: A square's side is increased by 9 yards, which corresponds to an increase in the area by 333 square yards. How many yards is the side of the initial square?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A square's side is increased by 9 yards, which corresponds to an increase in the area by 333 square yards. How many yards is the side of the initial square?
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s = original side
(s+9)*(s+9) - s^2 = 333
18s + 81 = 333
s = 14
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