Question

Using squares 1, 2, and 3, and eight copies of the original triangle, you can create squares 4 and 5. Keep the square 4 and square 5 window open. You will need them to complete the rest of the tasks in this section. What are the side lengths of square 4 and square 5 in terms of a and b? Do the two squares have the same area?

Using squares 1, 2, and 3, and eight copies of the original triangle, you can create squares 4 and

Answer 1

Explanation:

The 4 sides of a square are usually the same ;

Hence, each side is called the side length ; from the diagram attached :

Side length of square 4 = a + b

Side length of square 5 = a + b

If the side lengths are equal ; that is (a + b) ; the the area which is the square of the side length will also be the same.