Question

Give a formula used for finding the area of a square. Then use the formula to find the area of a square with a side length of 8.5 in.

Answer 1

72.25 in^2

Explanation:

Formula

Area = s^2 where s is the length of a side.

Given

s = 8.5 in

Solution

Area = s^2

Area = 8.5^2 = 8.5 * 8.5

Area = 72.25 in^2