Question

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.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Answer 2

48/4= 12in
12+2= 14
original side length- 14inch