SOLUTION: Robinson’s dining room has a square base. The perimeter is 144 feet, how long is each side?

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Question 192350: Robinson’s dining room has a square base. The perimeter is 144 feet, how
long is each side?

Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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the definition of a square defines each side as equal
per = 2l +2w for rectangle, but square is l=w, or per =4s
per=4s
144 = 4s
divide by 4
36=s (ft)