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A = 5² >> What is the side length, s, of the square below? s² V 52 A= 100 m2 = S Each side of the square measures meters.

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The area A of a square is given as the square of the side s. Recall that a square has 4 equal sides

Mathematically,

A = s²

Given that A = 100 m² then

100 = s²

s = √100

s = 10 m

Each side of the square measures 10 meters

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