SOLUTION: dimensions of a pool whose length is 5 meters less than twice its width and whose area is 228 square meters Thanks so Much!

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Question 417666: dimensions of a pool whose length is 5 meters less than twice its width and whose area is 228 square meters Thanks so Much!
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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width =x and length = (2x -5)
x(2x-5) = 228
after solving,
x = 12
width = 12 , length = 19 meters