SOLUTION: The Directions State: the formula for the perimeter of a square is P = 4s, where s is the length of a side. Find the perimeter of the square. The Question Is: Area= 25

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Question 226723: The Directions State:
the formula for the perimeter of a square is P = 4s, where s is the length of a side. Find the perimeter of the square.
The Question Is:
Area= 25 square feet

What I Tried:
i tried to multiply 5 and 4 but the sides have to be the same, i also tried to do 25 divide a by 4 but it didn't work out to well either. Please help explain how to solve this question.

Answer by rfer(10432) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sq rt of 25=5
P=2L+2w
P=2(5)+2(5)
P=20