SOLUTION: Suppose that the area of a square is six times its perimeter. Find the lengths of a side of the square.

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Question 330031: Suppose that the area of a square is six times its perimeter. Find the lengths of a side of the square.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let A=area, P=perimeter, s=side of square
A=6P
s^2=6(4s)
s^2=24s
s=24
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Ed