SOLUTION: A square rug has an area of 144 square feet. How long is each side of the rug?
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Question 934090: A square rug has an area of 144 square feet. How long is each side of the rug?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = s^2
s^2 = A
s^2 = 144
s = sqrt(144)
s = 12
each side is 12 ft
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