A polygon has an area of 100 square inches and one of its sides is 6 inches long. If a second similar polygon has an area of 36 square inches, what is the length of the corresponding side in the second polygon?

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anonymous · Answer

i got 7.8 but i dont think its right

kira_yamato · Answer

Use this formula will do
$$\frac{A _{1}}{A_{2}} = \left( \frac{L_1}{L_2} \right)^2$$

anonymous · Answer

how do i do it.....??? what does "A" stand for?

kira_yamato · Answer

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kira_yamato · Answer

A = Area
L = Length

anonymous · Answer

im sorry i know i sound real stupid but this stuff is really confusing

kira_yamato · Answer

Use the attachment...

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much .... im really not the best at math and everyone always just gives the answer instead of explaing and showing the steps so thank you