SOLUTION: the perimeter of a square flower bed is 12 feet. what is the area of the flower bed in square feet? is the answer three

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Question 782442: the perimeter of a square flower bed is 12 feet. what is the area of the flower bed in square feet? is the answer three
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Each side of the flower bed is equal, so if side length of a side is x, then area is x%2Ax or x%5E2. You were given the area, so x%5E2=12.