Question

The small square has the length of Ycm

The large square has the length of 12cm
The area of the small square is 1/9 the area of the large square

Answer 1

Y=4cm

Explanation:

We can use the relationship between the side length and area of a square to solve for Y. Let's call the area of the small square "A" and the area of the large square "B". From the problem statement, we know:

A = 1/9 * B

Since the area of a square is equal to the side length squared, we can substitute this relationship into the equation above:

Y^2 = 1/9 * 12^2

Solving for Y:

Y^2 = 1/9 * 144

Y^2 = 16

Y = sqrt(16)

Y = 4

So, the side length of the small square is 4 cm.