Question

Amber wants to put carpet on the floor of her bedroom. The floor is a square with an area of 7.29 square feet.

How long should the piece of carpet be on each side?

Answer 1

2.7 feet

Explanation:

S = a²

S = 7.29

a = sqrt(7.29) = 2.7

Answer 2

2.7

Explanation:

Area is
`side^(2)`

a=
`s^(2)`

`√(7.29)` = 2.7

2.7 x 2.7 = 7.29