document.write( "Question 106490: You have a lot you believe to be 157' x 157'. After lot is surveyed you discover that one side is 2' shorter and the other side is 2' longer. How much less area do you have than originally believed? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #77491 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! (157-2)(157+2) = 157^2-2^2 = (area you believed)-4 \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "You have 4 square feet less area \n" ); document.write( "============== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |