SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular pool is 180 yards. The length is 10 yards more than the width. Find the length and the width of the pool.

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Question 1056664: The perimeter of a rectangular pool is 180 yards. The length is 10 yards more than the width. Find the length and the width of the pool.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + W = 180%2F2

L + W = 90,
L - W = 10.

Add the two equations.