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

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Answer:

Perimeter of a square = side *4

New perimeter = 48 inches = 12 inches per side

Length of 1 side of the original square = 12 + 2 = 14 inch

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User Andrew Martin
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48/4= 12in
12+2= 14
original side length- 14inch
User Carlol
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