SOLUTION: The perimeter of a square must be greater than 128 inches but less than 186 inches. Find the range of possible side lengths that satisfy these conditions.

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Question 896938: The perimeter of a square must be greater than 128 inches but less than 186 inches. Find the range of possible side lengths that satisfy these conditions.
Found 2 solutions by JulietG, MathTherapy:
Answer by JulietG(1812)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 2L + 2W
In the case of a square, P = 4L (length and width are the same size)
128 < P < 186
128/4 sides = 32
186/4 sides = 46.5
32 < L < 46.5 (side length must be greater than 32 and less than 46.5)
Answer by MathTherapy(10555)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The perimeter of a square must be greater than 128 inches but less than 186 inches. Find the range of possible side lengths that satisfy these conditions. 


Perimeter of square, with each side being, S: 

Thus, we have: 

 ------ Dividing by 4



Range of side lengths:  

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