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A square has an area of 15in^2. what is the approximate side lengths of the card

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the formula for finding the length of one side of a square is l=√A where l is length and A is the area
l=√15 inches²
l=3.87 inches(rounded to nearest hundredth)
Therefore the approximate length of one side is 3.87 inches.
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square area=side^2
15=area=side^2
sqrt both sides
√15=side
aprox
3.87298=side

about 3.9in
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