SOLUTION: the perimeter of a swimming pool is 91m. The width is 5m more than half the length of the pool. Find the length and width of the pool.

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Question 456508: the perimeter of a swimming pool is 91m. The width is 5m more than half the length of the pool. Find the length and width of the pool.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L+2(1/2L+5)=91
2L+L+10=91
3L=81
L=27m
W=37/2m..