SOLUTION: If each of the sides of a square in lengthened by 4m. the area becomes 49m^2. Find the length of a side of the original square.

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Question 230001: If each of the sides of a square in lengthened by 4m. the area becomes 49m^2. Find the length of a side of the original square.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=s^2
sq rt of 49=7-4=3 m