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two similar polygon have areas of 100 square inches and 81 square inches.If a side of the first is 5 in., find the corresponding side of the second polygon
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two similar polygon have areas of 100 square inches and 81 square inches.If a side of the first is 5 in., find the corresponding side of the second polygon

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We use the relationship


(side,A)/(side,B)=\sqrt{(area,A)/(area,B)}

So
side of smaller polygon / side of larger polygon
=sqrt(81/100)
=9/10

side of smaller polygon
= (9/10)*side of larger polygon
= (9/10)*(5")
=4.5"
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