College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Applications and Modeling with Quadratic Equations - 1.5 Exercises - Page 119: 18

Answer

The side length of the smaller square is 7. The side length of the larger square is 12.

Work Step by Step

$$(x+5)^2-x^2=95$$ $$x^2+10x+25-x^2=95$$ $$10x+25=95$$ $$10x=70$$ $$x=7$$ The side length of the smaller square is 7. The side length of the larger square is 12.
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