SOLUTION: If the sides of a square are increased by 33 ​inches, the area becomes 49 square inches. Find the length of the sides of the original square. A small square has a s

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Question 1088214:
If the sides of a square are increased by
33
​inches, the area becomes 49 square inches. Find the length of the sides of the original square.
A small square has a side measuring x. To its right, a larger square has a side measuring x plus 3.

x plus 3x+3 Find the length of the sides of the original square and the length of the sides of the second square?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your problem setup is confusing.
The original square has a side x.
What is the new square side?
x+3?
3x+3?
x+33?
Please repost and clarify.