SOLUTION: Hi. The width of a rectangle swimming pool is one-third its length. If its perimeter is 96 meters, find the dimensions of the pool. Thanks. H.C.

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Question 178523: Hi.
The width of a rectangle swimming pool is one-third its length. If its perimeter is 96 meters, find the dimensions of the pool.
Thanks.
H.C.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2L+2W.....P=96.....W=1/3L
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96=2L+2(1/3L)
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96=2L+2/3L
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96=8/3L
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288=8L
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highlight%28L=36%29meters
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highlight%28W=1%2F3%2836%29=12%29meters