8.2.3

Finding the Missing Side of a Square

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Finding the Missing Side of a Square

You may be given the area of a shape and asked to find the missing length.

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Example problem

  • In some questions, you'll be given the length of one side of the square.
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Divide area by side

  • To find 'x', divide the area by the side you're given.
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Work out the square root

  • To find 'x', you'll need to use your knowledge of square roots.

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5Probability

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6.1Ratios

7Sequences

8Area & Perimeter

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