SOLUTION: The combined area of two squares is 40 square centimeters. The side of one square is three times as long as the side of the other square. Find the dimensions of the larger square.

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Question 286804: The combined area of two squares is 40 square centimeters. The side of one square is three times as long as the side of the other square. Find the dimensions of the larger square.
A. −2 cm × − 2 cm B. 3 cm × 3 cm C. 2 cm × 2 cm D. 6 cm × 6 cm
E. None of these.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2+b^2=40
a=3b
a=6 b=2
D) 6cm x 6 cm