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| Question 934090:  A square rug has an area of 144 square feet. How long is each side of the rug?
 
 Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! A = s^2 
 s^2 = A
 
 s^2 = 144
 
 s = sqrt(144)
 
 s = 12
 
 
 each side is 12 ft
 
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