document.write( "Question 442234: A swimming pool is 8 feet longer than it is wide. The total distance around the pool is 36 feet. What are the dimensions of the pool?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #304999 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Assuming a rectangular pool: \n" ); document.write( "2n+2(n+8)=36 \n" ); document.write( "2n+2n+16=36 \n" ); document.write( "4n=20 \n" ); document.write( "n=5 \n" ); document.write( "The dimensions are 13' by 5'.. \n" ); document.write( " |