SOLUTION: A square rug has an area of 46 ft2. To the nearest tenth, what is the length of 1 side of the rug? A. 4.2 ft

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Question 987999: A square rug has an area of 46 ft2.

To the nearest tenth, what is the length of 1 side of the rug?






A.

4.2 ft





B.

5.4 ft





C.

6.2 ft





D.

6.8 ft
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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s = side length
Area+=+s%5E2+=+46
Solve for s.