A square has the same area as a rectangle with sides of length 9 cm and 16 cm. What is the length of the side of the square?
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A=lw for a rectangle
A=9x16
A=144 sq cm
A=s2 for a square
144=s2
√144=√s2
12=s
s=12 cm
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12cm
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of rectangle = l×b => 9×16 = 144cm²
Therefore area of square= side × side = 144cm²
side² = 144
side =√144 = 12cm
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