SOLUTION: The sum of areas for two squares is 900cm^2. The length of side of small square is 3/4 the length of side of larger square. What is the length of sides of each square. Please an

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Question 974793: The sum of areas for two squares is 900cm^2. The length of side of small square is 3/4 the length of side of larger square. What is the length of sides of each square.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, edge of small square
4x/3, edge of big square

x%5E2%2B%284x%2F3%29%5E2=900

x%5E2%2B%2816%2F9%29x%5E2=900

%2825%2F9%29x%5E2=900
%285%2F3%29x=30
x=30%2A3%2F5
highlight%28x=18%29