Question

1. michelle purchased a kids table with a square top. if the area of the square top is 400 square inches, what is the length of one of the sides? a = 400 in.²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall area formula

$A = s^2$ (where $A$ is area of square, $s$ is side - length)

Step2: Substitute given area

$400=s^2$

Step3: Solve for $s$

$s=\sqrt{400}=20$ inches

Answer:

20 inches