The diagonal of a square measures 32 meter. what is the area of the square? (area of a square is equal to side squared)

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Izabella Dean

16 March, 01:41

The diagonal of a square measures 32 meter. what is the area of the square? (area of a square is equal to side squared)

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Amanda Charles · Answer 1

If the side of the square = x meters we have the equation; -

32^2 = x^2 + x^2 (by the Pythagoras theorem)

2x^2 = 32^2

x^2 = 16 * 32 = 512

The area of the square is 512 m^2