Chapter 14, Problem 29RP

To determine

To construct the square whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of two given squares.

Answer to Problem 29RP

  $a^2=M^2+N^2$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The two given squares.

Calculation:

Let the sides of the square be $a$ and the area of the two squares be M and N.

Hence, $a^2=M^2+N^2$