Question

A side of a square sink is represented by the

expression 6s2
.
a. Write an expression that represents
the area of the sink.
b. What is the area of the sink in square
units when s = 3?

Answer 1

Answer:A = 6s²

a) s = 3in, subtitute

A = 6 · 3² = 6 · 9 = 54 (in²)

b) s = 1.5 m, subtitute

A = 6 · 1.5² = 6 · 2.25 = 13.5 (m²)

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