SOLUTION: the area of a square is 900 ft^2. what is the length of a side?

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Question 438941: the area of a square is 900 ft^2. what is the length of a side?
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Hi

the area of a square is 900 ft^2. what is the length of a side?

Let s represent the length of a side.  Area(square) = s^2

    s^2 = 900ft^2

      s = 30ft     (30ft*30ft = 900ft^2)