Problema Solution

The perimeter of a rectangular shaped swimming pool is 158 meters. If the width is 9 feet less than the length, how long are the width and length of the pool?

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P = 2 (+b)

P=2(l+l) =158

= 2 (x +(x-9)) =158

=(x+x -9) = 79

2x =70

x =35

x-9 35 -9 26

length = 35

width = 26