Question

(x + 1) cm

x cm
(x+3) cm
In the diagram the square has side length (x + 1) cm and the rectangle has dimensions
x cm and (x+3) cm.
Given that the areas of the two shapes are equal, find the value of x.

Someone help please!

Answer 1

X = 1

Explanation:

Because the sides of a square are the same, just do (x + 1) (x + 1)

You will get x^2 + 2x + 1

Then find the area of the rectangle, which is x^2 + 3x

Then equal the two bold equations to each other, re arrange it and collect like terms, and then get x as 1.

Hope it helped lol.