The difference of the areas of two squares drawn on two line segments in 32 sq. cm.

The difference of the areas of two squares drawn on two line segments in 32 sq. cm. Find the length of the greater line segment if one is longer than the other by 2 cm

Quiz

Answer/Solution

7 cm

Steps/Work

Explanation:
Let the lengths of the line segments be x and x+2 cm
then,
(x+2)2−x2=32x2+4x+4−x2=324x=28x=7cm
Option C

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The difference of the areas of two squares drawn on two line segments in sq. Cm. Find the length of the greater line segment if one is longer than the other by cm

Calculated Answer

7

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n0 - n1 * 2) / 4.

n0 =32
n1 =2