Suppose a square has an area, measured in square inches, with a numerical value that is 12 more than that of its perimeter, measured in inches.
a. Write an equation that can be used to find the dimensions of the square where z represents the side length, in
inches, of the square.
b. Solve the equation to find the dimensions of the square.
The side length of the square is
inches.
c. Confirm your answer by computing the area and perimeter of the square,
The perimeter of the square is
inches
The area of the square is
square inches.