document.write( "Question 1198311: The areas of two similar polygons are 64 sq. units and 100 sq. units respectively. If a side of the larger
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document.write( "From similarity, you have this proportion\r\n" );
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document.write( "(the ratio of the areas is the same as the ratio of squared lengths of corresponding sides).\r\n" );
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document.write( "Take the square root of two sides\r\n" );
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document.write( "From this proportion\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x =  =  = 28.8 units.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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