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The diagonal of a square has a length of 10. what is the area of the square?

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50 I hope this helps you out if not sorry
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Answer:

50

Explanation:

Diagonal of square = 10

Use special triangles to find the area because a square's diagonal divides the 90 degree angles into 45 degrees

45-45-90 triangle

x : x : x√2

1 : 1 : 10

10=x√2

10/√2=x, rationalize denominator and you get 5√2 as the square's side length

Area is s^2, s being the length of a side

(5√2)^2=25*2=50

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