Basic Geometry : How to find the perimeter of a square

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Basic Geometry

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Example Questions

Example Question #861 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #867 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #862 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #863 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #864 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #871 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #872 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #23 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Square

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #873 : Basic Geometry

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

Example Question #21 : How To Find The Perimeter Of A Square

If the diagonal of a square is , what is the perimeter of the square?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The diagonal of a square is also a hypotenuse of a right triangle with the side lengths as legs of the triangle.

1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of one side of the square.

For the square given in the question,

Simplify.

Now, recall how to find the perimeter of a square.

For the square in question,

Solve.

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