Question

1. you can calculate the perimeter of a square using the formula $p = 4s$. what is the length of each side, $s$, if the perimeter is 56 centimeters? $s = 16$ centimeters $s = 14$ centimeters $s = 13$ centimeters $s = 28$ centimeters

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute P with 56 in the formula

We know the formula for the perimeter of a square is \( P = 4s \), and the perimeter \( P = 56 \) centimeters. So we substitute \( P \) with 56, getting the equation \( 56 = 4s \).

Step2: Solve for s

To find the value of \( s \), we divide both sides of the equation \( 56 = 4s \) by 4. So \( s=\frac{56}{4} \). Calculating \( \frac{56}{4} \), we get \( s = 14 \).

Answer:

B. \( s = 14 \) centimeters