The formula s=A−−√

Question

can be used to determine the side length of a kitchen tile in inches with an area of A square inches.

What are the constraints on the variable s in the function?

Select the correct answers from the lists.

(1 point)
The value of s is restricted to
numbers.

The constraint on the variable ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​s is written as

Answer 1

Given the formula \( s = \sqrt{A} \), where \( s \) represents the side length of a kitchen tile in inches and \( A \) is the area in square inches, we can analyze the constraints on the variable \( s \).

1. The value of \( s \) is restricted to:

   • non-negative numbers: Since a side length cannot be negative, \( s \) must be greater than or equal to zero. In practical applications, it should be strictly positive (\( s > 0 \)) when considering physical tile measurements.

2. The constraint on the variable \( s \) is written as:

   • \( s \geq 0 \) (or \( s > 0 \) in practical cases).

So, the correct answers are:

• The value of s is restricted to non-negative numbers.
• The constraint on the variable s is written as \( s \geq 0 \).