Question

the length of each side of a a square increase by 2.5 inches to form a new sqaure with a perimeter of 70 inches.the length of each side of the original sqaure was ---- inches.

Answer 1

Answer:

15 inches each original side

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation:

$(x+2.5)(4)=70$

$4x+10=70$

$4x=70-10$

$x=\frac{60}{4} =15$

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