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6 January, 00:01

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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  1. 6 January, 03:18
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    48/4 = 12in

    12+2 = 14

    original side length - 14inch
  2. 6 January, 03:42
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    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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