SOLUTION: The perimeter of a square is 4 times the length of a side. Use the equation P = 4s to find the perimeter of a square whose side has a length of 6 inches.

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Question 347697: The perimeter of a square is 4 times the length of a side. Use the equation
P = 4s to find the perimeter of a square whose side has a length of 6 inches.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
*Note: the perimeter(P)of a square is the sum of all the sides.(the distance all away around the square)
With s representing the equal lengths of each side. P = s + s + s + s
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or
P = 4*s
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square with 6in sides?
P = 4*6in or 24in