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A square serving plate has an area of 124in. Squared. What is the best estimate of the side length

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Answer:

s ≈ 11.13 in

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Equality Properties

Geometry

Area of a Square Formula: A = s²

  • s is a side length

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

A = 124 in²

Step 2: Solve for s

  1. Substitute in variables [Area of a Square Formula]: 124 in² = s²
  2. [Equality Property] Square root both sides: s = 2√31 in
  3. Approximate: s = 11.1355 in
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