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To calculate the length of each side of square.
Answer to Problem 57PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
All the sides of a square is equal.
Roots of the polynomial of the form
Calculation:
Consider the given expression,
Substituting the formula for
Therefore, the roots are
Thus, the polynomial can be factored as
The area of square is
Equating the area of square and the factored expression,
Since all the sides of a square are equal length of each side is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the side of the square is
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