SOLUTION: Find the value of s if the perimeter of the square is 36 inches. (s+4)

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=4s Start with the perimeter of a square formula


36=4s Plug in P=36


36%2F4=s Divide both sides by 4 to isolate "s"


9=s Reduce


So the side length of the square is s=9