A square has a perimeter of 38 inches.We want to know the length of eacch side choose the best model for this problem

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Busti · Answer 1 · 2021-03-09T13:14:28+0000

Answer:

38 = 4s

s = 9.5 inches

Explanation:

The perimeter of a square is found by

P = 4s where s is the side length

Substituting that we know the perimeter is 38 inches

38 = 4s

Divide each side by 4

38/4 = 4s/4

19/2 = s

9.5 inches is the side length