document.write( "Question 128394: I bought a square hot tub and enclosed it with a fence 4feet longer and 2 feet wider that the hot tub with 44 feet of fencing. What are the dimensions of my hot tub? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #93982 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2(x+4)+2(x+2)=44 \n" ); document.write( "2x+8+2x+4=44 \n" ); document.write( "4x=44-8-4 \n" ); document.write( "4x=32 \n" ); document.write( "x=32/4 \n" ); document.write( "x=8 answer for the length & width of the tub. \n" ); document.write( "proof: \n" ); document.write( "2(8+4)+2(8+2)=44 \n" ); document.write( "2*12+2*10=44 \n" ); document.write( "24+20=44 \n" ); document.write( "44=44 \n" ); document.write( " |