SOLUTION: A square has a diagonal of 10 sq. root of 2, find the perimeter and it's area?

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Question 208047: A square has a diagonal of 10 sq. root of 2, find the perimeter and it's area?
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A square has a diagonal of 10 sq. root of 2, find the perimeter and it's area?
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Let each side be "s":
Equation:
s^2 + s^2 = (10sqrt(2))^2
2s^2 = 200
s^2 = 100
s = 10
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Perimeter = 4s = 40
Area = s^2 = 100
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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