document.write( "Question 1098472: A rectangular pool measuring 6 metres by 3 metres is to have a path surrounding it. If the total area of the pool and path is to be 31 metres squared, find the width (x m) of the path, correct to the nearest centimetre. \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=%28-18%2Bsqrt%28532%29%29%2F8\"\r
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