Question

The side of a square is measured to be 16 ft with a possible error of ±0.1 ft. Use differentials to estimate the error in the calculated area. Include units in your answer.

Answer 1

a = s^2
da = 2s ds

Answer 2

What a horribly vague answer Steve. To someone who had a similar problem, you were of no help. can you at least say what the letters/variables represent?

Answer 3

steve is bad