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Look at this square. Find the value of a.

Look at this square. Find the value of a.-example-1

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Answer:

18

Explanation:

A square has 4 sides of equal length.

The perimeter of the square is the sum of the lengths of the sides of the square.

P = perimeter; a = length of 1 side

P = a + a + a + a

P = 4a

We are told the perimeter is 72 yd.

4a = 72 yd

Divide both sides by 4.

a = 72/4 yd

a = 18 yd

Answer: 18

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Perimeter is the total length of all sides. 72 divided by 4 equal sides of a square will give you the value of a. 72 divided by 4 is 18. The value of a is 18 yards.
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