standard_description: Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. For example, apply the distributive property to the expression 3 (2 + x) to produce the equivalent expression 6 + 3x; apply the distributive property to the expression 24x + 18y to produce the equivalent expression 6 (4x + 3y); apply properties of operations to y + y + y to produce the equivalent expression 3y.
problem_activity: The square below has an area of
$${20}$$
square units.
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Taylor writes the equation
$$s^2={20}$$
to find the measure of the side length of the square. She reasons that the solution to the equation is
$$\sqrt{20}$$
and concludes that the side length of the square is
$${10}$$
units.
Do you agree with Taylor? Explain why or why not. If you disagree, include the correct side length of the square.


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