SOLUTION: the perimeter of a square flower bed is 26 yards. find the length of one side of the flower bed

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Question 778250: the perimeter of a square flower bed is 26 yards. find the length of one side of the flower bed
Answer by sofiyac(983) About Me  (Show Source):
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square has four sides that are all equal
perimeter means all sides added (or four times the side)
let one side be x then
4x=26 divide each side by 4
x=6.5