Asked by Nimuel

The sides of two squares differ by 25cm while the sum of their areas is 2425cm. What is the length of the side of each square.
Please answer. Thank you
Answered by Steve
sides: x and x+25
areas: x^2 and (x+25)^2

now finish it off.
Answered by Nimuel
Sir, I know the answer--45&20
45-20=25
(45)^2+(20)^2=2425
(2025)+(400)=2425

but I don't know how to solve in step by step..
Answered by Nimuel
Can I get the solution.. Thank you