SOLUTION: A rectangular swimming pool has a perimeter of 140 meters and a length that is 15 meters more than it's width. Find its width and length

Question 866781: A rectangular swimming pool has a perimeter of 140 meters and a length that is 15 meters more than it's width. Find its width and length
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



P = 2L + 2w = 140m

0r L + w = 70m      

  (w+15m) + w = 70m

    2w = 55m

     w = 27.5m  and L = 42.5m  

CHECKING our answer***

  27.5m + 42.5m = 70m

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