document.write( "Question 673776: The length of a rectangular pool is 4 meters less than twice the width. If the pool's perimeter is 142 meters, what are its dimensions? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "The length of a rectangular pool is 4 meters less than twice the width
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document.write( "    P = 2L + 2W = 142m
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document.write( "         L + W = 71m
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document.write( "          y + x = 71m    
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document.write( "       (2x-4) + x = 71m
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document.write( "            3x = 75m
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document.write( "             x = 25m, the width.  the length is 46m
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