Answer:
x = -1
x = 5
Explanation:
Use pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c²
x² + (2x + 2)² = (2x + 3)²
Since these are quantities, you'll have to make them into quadratic equations.
(2x + 2)(2x + 2) = 4x² + 4x + 4x + 4
(2x + 3)(2x + 3) = 4x² + 6x + 6x + 9
x² + 4x² + 4x + 4x + 4 = 4x² + 6x + 6x + 9
Combine like terms
5x² + 8x + 4 = 4x² + 12x + 9
Move one side to set the equation equal to 0
x² - 4x - 5 = 0
Solve
x² - 5x + x - 5 = 0
x(x - 5) + 1(x - 5) = 0
(x + 1)(x - 5) = 0
x = -1, 5
We can check that these are correct by plugging them in for x and seeing if they are equal
For example
(-1)² + (2(-1) + 2)² = (2(-1) + 3)²
1 = 1