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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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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Answer:

Explanation:

70 = 4 x (a + 2.5)

70 = 4a + 10

70-10 = 4a

60 ÷ 4 = a

15= a

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