13. Michael is designing a square garden whose area is 55 square feet. He does not yet know how long each side of the square should be. (a) Explain why the side length must be more than 7 feet but less than 8 feet long. Area = 55 ft (b) What is the length of the side of the square to the nearest hundredth of a foot?

13. Michael is designing a square garden whose area is 55 square feet. He does not yet know how long each side of the square should be. (a) Explain why the side length must be more than 7 feet but less than 8 feet long. Area = 55 ft (b) What is the length of the side of the square to the nearest hundredth of a foot?

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter63: Volumes Of Pyramids And Cones

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 32A: A piece in the shape of a frustum of a pyramid with regular octagon bases is 23.84 centimeters high....

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