SOLUTION: Hello, I need help writing the word problem into equation form. I have come up with an answer of L=28m, W=18m but need to show the correct form in order to get full credit for thi

Question 517076: Hello,
I need help writing the word problem into equation form. I have come up with an answer of L=28m, W=18m but need to show the correct form in order to get full credit for this problem.

Problem:
The perimeter of a swimming pool is 92m.The width is 4m more than half the length of the pool. Find the length and width of the pool.
Thank you !
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The formula for perimeter is

given:

m
By substitution:

m
and, since

m
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