SOLUTION: How do I write a formula for the perimeter P of a square in terms of its area A?

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Question 359903: How do I write a formula for the perimeter P of a square in terms of its area A?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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P+=+4s. Also A=+s%5E2.
Then s+=+sqrt%28A%29. Substituting into the 1st equation, then P+=+4sqrt%28A%29.