SOLUTION: A square pane of glass has an area 96 in^2. find the length of each side of the pane.

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Question 1133645: A square pane of glass has an area 96 in^2. find the length of each side of the pane.
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A square pane of glass has an area A=a%5E2 where a is the length of each side

given: A=96in%5E2
=> a%5E2=96in%5E2
=> a=sqrt%2896in%5E2%29
=> a=4sqrt%286%29in (exact solution)
=> a=9.8in (approximately)