This math topic focuses on applying the Pythagorean theorem to find the side length of a square given the length of its diagonal. It uses the relationship between a square's diagonal and its sides, which involves solving equations derived from \(a^2 + a^2 = d^2\) (where \(d\) is the diagonal and \(a\) is the side). The problems on this topic provide different values for the diagonal, and the solutions involve algebraic manipulations to isolate and calculate the side length. This allows students to practice their skills in geometry, square roots, and quadratic equations within a geometric context.

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