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Find the length of the diagonal of a square that has an area of 25 square inches

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Answer:

7.07

Explanation:

If the square has an area of 25 then its side lengths must be 5 by 5.

The diagonal of the square can be found using the Pythagorean theorem. Substitute a = 5 and b = 5.

5² + 5² = c²

25 + 25 = c²

50 = c²

√50 = c

7.07 =c

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