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  • 18-12-2020
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The length of each side of a square increases by 2.5 inches to form a new square with a perimeter of 70 inches. The length of each side of the original square was
inches.

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  • 30-12-2020

Answer:

15 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

let n = side length

(n + 2.5) x 4 = 70

4n + 10 = 70

4n = 60

n = 15

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