Question

The formula for the area of a square is s2, where s is the side length of the square. What is the area of a square with a side length of 6 centimeters? Do not include units in your answer.

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

Answer 2

36

Explanation:

If s is the side length, then the area of the square is

A = s^ = (6)^2 = 36

This is how you were expected to answer this question. However, the actual correct answer is 36 cm^2.