SOLUTION: The combine area of two squares is 45 cm² each side of one square is twice as long as the side of the other square what is the length of each side of the larger

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Question 945290: The combine area of two squares is 45 cm² each side of one square is twice as long as the side of the other square what is the length of each side of the larger
Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X is length of side of smaller square


Divide each side by 5

x= 3cm
The sides of the smaller square are 3 cm
Side of larger=2 times side of smaller=6 cm
ANSWER The sides of the larger square are 6 cm.
CHECK
Sum of area=45 sq cm


45 sq cm=45 sq cm

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