SOLUTION: the width of a rectangular swimming pool is 26 meters less than the length and the perimeter is 124 meters. find the dimensions.

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Question 1047255: the width of a rectangular swimming pool is 26 meters less than the length and the perimeter is 124 meters. find the dimensions.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2w

124m = 2L + 2(L-26)

176m = 4L

44m = L, w = 18m 44-26

AND

88m + 36m = 124m CHECKS!