SOLUTION: Set up equations and solve. The perimeter of my pool is 44 feet. If the width is 6 feet less than the length, what are the dimensions of my pool?

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Question 1193739: Set up equations and solve.
The perimeter of my pool is 44 feet. If the width is 6 feet less than the length, what are the dimensions of my pool?
Answer by Solver92311(821) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Presuming that your pool is a rectangle, the perimeter is .

If the width is 6 feet less than the length, then .

Then .

Solve for and then calculate


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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