Question

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

Answer 1

9.5

Explanation:

38/4 is 9.5

Answer 2

38 = 4s

s = 9.5 inches

Explanation:

The perimeter of a square is found by

P = 4s where s is the side length

Substituting that we know the perimeter is 38 inches

38 = 4s

Divide each side by 4

38/4 = 4s/4

19/2 = s

9.5 inches is the side length