SOLUTION: use let statements. Show ALL work and ALL steps. The length of each side of a square is made smaller by 4 inches. If the area of the resulting square is 25 square inches, deter

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Question 966130: use let statements. Show ALL work and ALL steps.
The length of each side of a square is made smaller by 4 inches. If the area of the resulting square is 25 square inches, determine the length of a side of the original square.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, original side length of square.

%28x-4%29%5E2=25