SOLUTION: Kathleen is building a square patio in her backyard. She purchases 196 square feet of action tiles. What Will the perimeter of the patio be?

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Question 781419: Kathleen is building a square patio in her backyard. She purchases 196 square feet of action tiles. What Will the perimeter of the patio be?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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A square has four equal sides. 196 is the area, s is a side, and s^2 is the formula for area of a square.


s^2 = 196


s = sqrt%28196%29+=+14


If each side is 14, the perimeter is 4*14 = 56 feet.