SOLUTION: Find the value of s if the perimeter of the square is 36 inches. In my book, right under the problem is a square, and (s+4) is right next to it. The answer I got was: The value of

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Question 439537: Find the value of s if the perimeter of the square is 36 inches. In my book, right under the problem is a square, and (s+4) is right next to it. The answer I got was: The value of s = 5cm. Thank you!
-Katie

Answer by rwm(914)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 is right but how did you get it?
not 5cm though it is 5 inches

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