The area of a square (in square feet) depends on the length of its sides

(in feet). This is written in function notation as a (s).

What is the best interpretation of a (3) = 9?

A. 3 sides of the square have a total length of 9 feet.

B. 3 of these squares have a total area of 9 square feet.

C. A square with an area of 3 square feet has side lengths of 9 feet.

D. A square with side lengths of 3 feet has an area of 9 square

feet.

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Brenna Cunningham

Mathematics

31 December, 23:20

The area of a square (in square feet) depends on the length of its sides

(in feet). This is written in function notation as a (s).

What is the best interpretation of a (3) = 9?

A. 3 sides of the square have a total length of 9 feet.

B. 3 of these squares have a total area of 9 square feet.

C. A square with an area of 3 square feet has side lengths of 9 feet.

D. A square with side lengths of 3 feet has an area of 9 square

feet.

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Frank Sampson · Answer 1

option D

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of a square depends upon the length of its sides

For side a, The area of the square is a²

Therefore a (s) = s²

Therefore, a square of 3 feet has an area of 9 square feet

Option D