If the perimeter of a square is 48 yards, find the area of the square. HELP???

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jasmineflvs · Answer

well first what is the solution for finding the perimeter of a square?

anonymous · Answer

144

jasmineflvs · Answer

destinys right i think

campbell_st · Answer

a square has 4 sides of equal length

so divide the perimeter by 4 to find the length of 1 side


then Area = length x length

jasmineflvs · Answer

yeah destinys right

anonymous · Answer

a square is perfect on all sides therefore divide 48 by 4 and then you get 12, then to find area you multiply length times width times height and you get 12 times 12 and thats 144.

anonymous · Answer

nvm its length times width not height.
thats volume

jasmineflvs · Answer

yup

anonymous · Answer

so if I multiplied 12x48 (length x height) I got 576. is that correct? @destinyc1215

anonymous · Answer

no. you multiply 12 times another side which is 12 and you get 144. because 48 divided by 4 sides gives you 12 for each side. then multiply two sides getting 12 times 12 and you get 144. @Jdubose2

anonymous · Answer

oooh , gotcha. Thankyou !  @destinyc1215

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome. @Jdubose2