SOLUTION: A karate match is held on a square mat that has a area 676 ft. squared. What is the length of the mat?

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Question 398902: A karate match is held on a square mat that has a area 676 ft. squared. What is the length of the mat?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = length of the mat.

x^2 = 676
x= +- sqrt(676)

Got a calculator?
x=26 feet.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida