SOLUTION: the width of a rectangular swimming pool is 12 meters less than the length and the perimeter is 72 meters find its dimensions

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Question 1112076: the width of a rectangular swimming pool is 12 meters less than the length and the perimeter is 72 meters find its dimensions
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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W + L + W + L = 72   perimeter


(L-12) + L + (L-12) + L = 72


4L - 24 = 72


etc.


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