The length of each side of a square increases by 2.5 inches to form a new square with a perimeter of 70 inches. The length of each side of the original square was ___ inches.

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Poyi · Answer 1 · 2023-07-14T18:30:06+0000

Answer:

the orginal measurment of the square is 15

Explanation:

70 divided by 4 = 17.5

17.5 - 2.5= 15

check answer

15 + 2.5= 17.5

17.5 times 4 = 70