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Use the distance formula to find the area of the square:

Use the distance formula to find the area of the square:-example-1
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

Distance formula:

d = √(x₂-x₁)²+(y₂-y₁)²

A (1,2) D (4,3)

d = √(4-1)²+(3-2)² = 3.16227766

All 4 sides of a square are equal lengths.

The equation for the area of a square:

A = a²

A = (3.16227766)² = 10

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