SOLUTION: George used 450 feet of fencing to enclose a circular pool. He wants to leave a 3-foot walkway around the first fence. How many feet of fencing will he need for the second fence?

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Question 413017: George used 450 feet of fencing to enclose a circular pool. He wants to leave a 3-foot walkway around the first fence. How many feet of fencing will he need for the second fence?
Can I see how this is worked out as well please?
Thanks so much!

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Hi
George used 450 feet of fencing to enclose a circular pool.
He wants to leave a 3-foot walkway around the first fence.
How many feet of fencing will he need for the second fence?
Note: P[r] = 2pi%2Ar
P%5Br%5D+=+2pi%2Ar+=+450
P%5Br%2B3%5D+=+2pi%2A%28r%2B3%29=2pi*r + 6pi = 450 + 6*3.14 = 468.84