Question

In the given square, the length of the diagonals AC and BD is (32 - a) cm and (a + 8) cm, respectively. What is the area of the square(in c
m
2
)?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

the diagonals of a square are equal

so,

32-a=a+8

2a=32-8

a=24/2

a=12cm

area of sqaure=a^2

=12^2=144cm^2