Question

A square has a perimeter of 38 inches. We want to know the length of each side. Choose the best model for this problem

Answer 1

The bottom left.

Explanation:

To find the side length of a square using the perimeter, we would divide the perimeter by 4.

The top left figure divides the perimeter by 2; this is not correct.

The top right figure divides the side length by 4; this is not correct.

The bottom right figure divides the side length by 2; this is not correct.

The bottom right figure divides the perimeter by 4; this is correct.

Answer 2

Bottom left :

Perimeter=
side length(4)