SOLUTION: The perimeter of a square tent is 82 feet. Find the area of the ground which the tent will cover.

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Question 436076: The perimeter of a square tent is 82 feet. Find the area of the ground which the tent will cover.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length of one side of the tent is:
+82%2F4+=+20.5+
+A+=+20.5%5E2+
+A+=+420.25+ ft2