SOLUTION: The sum of the area of two square adjoining rooms is 145m^2 and the difference of their areas is 17m^2. Find the length of a side of each square.

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Question 290636: The sum of the area of two square adjoining rooms is 145m^2 and the difference of their areas is 17m^2. Find the length of a side of each square.
Answer by Deina(147) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + (x + 17) = 145
2x = 145 - 17
2x = 128
x = 64

+sqrt%2864%29+=+8+ meters (1 side of smaller room)

+sqrt%2864+%2B+17%29+=+9+ meters (1 side of larger room)

and bob's your uncle!