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10 April, 10:28

The length of each side of the square is decreased by 2 inches, so the perimeter is now 48 inches. What was the original length of each side of the square

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  1. 10 April, 10:55
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    X=original length of each side of the square.

    perimeter: sum of all sides=4 (length of the side)

    The length of each side of the new square will be = (x-2)

    we can suggest this equation:

    4 (x-2) = 48

    We solve this equation:

    4 (x-2) = 48

    4x-8=48

    4x=48+8

    4x=56

    x=56/4

    x=14

    Answer: the original length of each side of the square would be 14 in.
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