Q. The perimeter of a square platter is 36 inches. How long is each side of the platter?____ inches
Identify Formula: Identify the formula for the perimeter of a square. The formula for the perimeter of a square is P=4s, where P is the perimeter and s is the length of one side.
Plug in Value: Plug in the value of P in P=4s. P=4sReplace P with 3636=4s
Solve for s: Solve for s by isolating it on one side of the equation. Dividing both sides of the equation by 4, we get: (36/4)=((4s)/4)9=s
Determine Side Length: Determine the length of each side of the platter. Length of each side is 9 inches.
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