Set Up an Equation and Solve the Problem

question 229

Multiple Choice

Set up an equation and solve the problem. The sum of the areas of two squares is 1,813 square inches. Each side of the larger square is 6 times the length of a side of the smaller square. Find the length of a side of the smaller square.

• A) 7 inches
• B) 8 inches
• C) 42 inches
• D) 49 inches
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of products or services available and sought after at the balance price within a marketplace.

Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost is the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

Consumer Surplus

The separation between the total amount consumers are equipped and willing to pay for a good or service and what is effectively paid.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer and producer surplus, reflecting the total benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods and services.