SOLUTION: Two squares have a combined area of 68cm squared. the side of one square is for times as long as a side of the other square. Find the perimeter of each square

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Question 910405: Two squares have a combined area of 68cm squared. the side of one square is for times as long as a side of the other square. Find the perimeter of each square
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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A = Lw

s^2 + (4s)(4s) = 68cm^2

17s^2 = 68cm^2

s^2 = 4 (Tossing out the negative solution for unit measure)

s = 2 

P = 8cm and P = 32cm