SOLUTION: A square patio has an area of 196 yds2. How long is each side of the patio?

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Question 955891: A square patio has an area of 196 yds2. How long is each side of the patio?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=side A=Area
A=a%5E2
196yd%5E2=a%5E2 Find square root of each side.
14yd=aANSWER: The length of the side is 14 yards.