Question

The length of each side of a square increases by 2.5 inches to form a new square with a perimeter of 70 inches. The length of each side of the original square was ___
inches.

Answer 1

Answer:

the orginal measurment of the square is 15

Step-by-step explanation:

70 divided by 4 = 17.5

17.5 - 2.5= 15  

check answer

15 + 2.5= 17.5

17.5 times 4 = 70