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The side of square 1 is 36/4 = 9 so the area = 9x9 = 81
The side of square 2 is 48/4 = 12 so the area = 12x22 = 144
Using Pythagoras the area of square 3 = 144 + 81 = 225 sq.units

You are not asked for the side of square 3 but it is 15 units
User Lorell
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Answer:

Area of square 1 = 84

Explanation:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

√48^2 + 6^2 = c^2

48 + 36 = 84

area of square 1 = 84
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