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Find the side length of a square which has an area of 81 sq in. and a perimeter of

36 in.


User Qualia
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Answer:

Area of 81 sq in: 40.2

Perimeter of 36 in : 9

Explanation:

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User Andoctorey
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Answer:

9 inches

Explanation:

A square has an area of 81 in^2

A = s^2

81 = s^2

Take the square root of each side

sqrt(81) = sqrt(s^2)

9 = s

The side length is 9 inches

A square has a perimeter of 36 in

P = 4s

36 = 4s

Divide each side by 4

36/4 = 4s/4

9 = s

Each side is 9 inches

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