EM-1620
Writing algebraic expressions
E Math · Secondary 4 · Hard · Writing algebraic expressions
In a square garden of side m, four identical small circular flower beds of radius m are placed so that each touches two sides of the square and its neighbouring circles.
The distance between the centres of two adjacent circles along one side of the square is .
Express this distance in terms of using the fact that it is also equal to . Form an equation in .
The distance between the centres of two adjacent circles along one side of the square is .
Express this distance in terms of using the fact that it is also equal to . Form an equation in .
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