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Question:

The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is 150 feet. The length is 15 feet more than the width. Find the length and width.

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JasnoorKaur
ANSWER:
Peremeter=150 feet
Let wodth be x
then,length be x +15
ATQ
x+x+15=150
2x+15=150
2x=150-15
2x=135
x=135/2
x=67.5 feet
Then:
WIDTH=67.5 feet
LENGTH=67.5+15
= 82.5 feet

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