If one side of a square is increased by 8 cm and an adjacent side decreased by 2 cm, a rectangle is formed whose perimeter is 40 cm. Find the length of a side of the square.

50 ! pls ! 12.  building codes regulate the steepness of stairs. homes must have steps that are at least 13 inches wide for each 8 inches that they rise.

a. discuss how to find the slope of the stairs.
b. describe how changing the width or height affects the steepness of the stairs.

How is working backward similar to solving an equation?

How many 3-digit numbers can you write using only digits 1 and 7? (of course, digits can repeat.) how many 3-digit numbers can you write using only digits 1 and 7? (of course, digits can repeat.)