Question

Perimeter of a square is (12x-2y). What is the algebraic expression for the length of the side of the square?

Answer 1

s = 3x - (1/2)y

Explanation:

The perimeter of a square is 4s, where s is the side length. Here,

12x - 2y = 4s, and so s = 3x - (1/2)y