Each side of a square is x meters long. Each side of the square is increased by 10%.

Write an equation that could be used to find the original side length if the perimeter of the new square is 44 meters.

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27 October, 13:14

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Jesus · Answer 1

Increase by 10% is time 1.10

so

area=side^2

sidenew=1.1x

so

(1.1x) ^2=44 is equation

Darwin Lam · Answer 2

Darwin Lam 27 October, 13:43

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4x = 39.6 would be the equation

Each side of a square is x meters long. Each side of the square is increased by 10%.Write an equation that could be used to find the original side length if the perimeter of the new square is 44 meters.