the perimeter of the small square is equal to one-half the perimeter of the large square,

write and solve the an algebric equation to determine what the side lengths of the square are.
small square is x
large square is x+2

1 answer

P = 4x for small square

P = 4(x+2) for large square

4x+2 = 2(4x)

Solve for x then x+2.