SOLUTION: The length of a rectanglar pool is 6 meters less than twice the width. If the pool's perimeter is 126 meters, what are the dimensions?

Question 808727: The length of a rectanglar pool is 6 meters less than twice the width. If the pool's perimeter is 126 meters, what are the dimensions?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = 2W - 6
2W = L + 6
P = 2L + 2W = 126
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2L + (L + 6) = 126
3L = 120
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Answer:
L = 40
W = 23
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