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length of the square 1

problem: length of the square 1


The perimeter of a square is 68 inches.

a) length of the square?

b) area of the square?

 

answer: length of the square 1


a) side:

P = 4 x a

68 = 4 x a   / : 4

a = 17 in

A: The length of the square is 17 inches. 

 

b) area:

A = a²

A = 17²

A = 289 in²

A: The area of the square is 289 square inches.