If twice the area of a smaller square is subtracted from the area of a larger square, the result is 14 square centimeters. However, if twice the area of the larger square is added to three times the area of the smaller square, the result is 203 square centímeters. Determine the sides of the square

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If twice the area of a smaller square is
subtracted from the area of a larger
square, the result is 14 square
centímeters. However, if twice the area
of the larger square is added to three
times the area of the smaller square,
the result is 203 square centimeters.
Determine the sides of the square
Transcribed Image Text:If twice the area of a smaller square is subtracted from the area of a larger square, the result is 14 square centímeters. However, if twice the area of the larger square is added to three times the area of the smaller square, the result is 203 square centimeters. Determine the sides of the square
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