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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