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4 Here are two squares, A and B. A B The length of each side of square B is 4 cm greater than the length of each side of square A. The area of square B is 70 cmº greater than the area of square A. Find the area of square B. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. You must show all your working.



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Answer:

116 centimeter squared

Explanation:

La²+8La+16 = La²+70

Explanation:

8La+16 = 70

8La=70-16

La=54/8

La= 6.75

Area b = (6.75+4)*(6.75+4)

Area b = 10.75*10.75

Area b =115.563

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