Question

The perimeter of Jonah's square backyard is 56 meters. What is the area of Jonah's backyard?

Answer 1

56 / 4 = 14

14 x 14 =196msquared

Answer 2

area of Jonah's backyard is, 196 meter square

Explanation:

Perimeter(P) of square is given by:

`P =4a`

where a is the side of thew square

As per the statement:

The perimeter of Jonah's square backyard is 56 meters

⇒
`P = 56 m`

Using the perimeter formula to solve for a:

`56 =4a`

Divide both sides by 4 we have;

`14 =a`

or

a = 14 m

Area of a square(A) is given by:

`A = a^2`

Substitute the given value of a = 14 m to get area;

`A = 14^2 = 196 m^2`

Therefore, the the area of Jonah's backyard is, 196 meter square