SOLUTION: a rectangular pool measuring 10 meters by 20 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width. If the area of the pool and path combined is 600 square meters, what is the width of t

Question 915860: a rectangular pool measuring 10 meters by 20 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width. If the area of the pool and path combined is 600 square meters, what is the width of the path?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w, width of path

The left member is given; the right member can be obtained from making a rectangular drawing and labeling all values or numeric parts.

Divide both side by 4, first, to simplify.

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