Math Problem Statement
The area of a home office is 225 ft2. how long is each side?
Solution
To find the length of each side of the home office, we assume that the area is in the shape of a square (since the problem doesn't specify a different shape).
The area of a square is given by the formula:
Given the area is 225 ft², we set up the equation:
Now, to find the side length, we take the square root of both sides:
So, the length of each side of the home office is 15 feet.
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Here are 5 related questions:
- What if the home office were rectangular, with a length of 18 feet and an unknown width? How would we calculate the width?
- How do we calculate the area of a room that is a rectangle or a triangle?
- If the area were 400 ft², how would we find the new side length assuming it's a square?
- What are the units of measurement for area in different types of rooms (e.g., rectangular vs. square)?
- How can we find the perimeter of the square room?
Tip: When calculating the area of squares or rectangles, always check the shape first! The formula for a rectangle is slightly different from a square.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Area
Square Roots
Geometry
Formulas
Area = side^2
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem (if extended to other shapes like rectangles)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6