SOLUTION: What is the length of the side of a square if its area in square cm is equal to twice its perimeter in cm

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Question 540823: What is the length of the side of a square if its area in square cm is equal to twice its perimeter in cm
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area of a square is s^2. Perimeter of a square is 4s.


In this problem s%5E2=2%2A4s=8s


Divide both sides by s


s=8

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