If the side length of a square is + 4, the area will be expanded by 40 square meters. How big is the square now?

If the side length of a square is + 4, the area will be expanded by 40 square meters. How big is the square now?

(a+4)²-a²=40
8a+16=40
a=3
The current area is (3 + 4) & 178; = 49 square meters