Question

the bottom of a vase is a square.each side measury y+11 units.the square has a perimeter of 55 units what is the value of y?

Answer 1

2.75

Explanation:

55-11(4)=2.75

2.75+11=13.75

13.75x4=55

Answer 2

y = 11/4 or 2 3/4 units.

Explanation:

Perimeter = 4 * length of 1 side

= 4(y + 11) , so

4(y + 11) = 55

4y + 44 = 55

4y = 11

y = 11/4 (answer).