SOLUTION: Bob wants to build a uniform-width sidewalk that surrounds a square-shaped play area. The play area measures fourteen feet on each side. He has enough materials to cover 93 square
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Question 97189: Bob wants to build a uniform-width sidewalk that surrounds a square-shaped play area. The play area measures fourteen feet on each side. He has enough materials to cover 93 square feet. How wide should he make the sidewalk?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=14*4
56x=93
x=1.66 ft wide
Ed
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