Question

A rectangular swimming pool is twice as long as it is wide. A small walkway surrounds the pool. The walkway is a constant 2 feet wide and has an area of 196 square feet. Find the dimensions of the pool.: *

Answer 1

call the width w
then the length is 2w
then the total width including the walkway on each side is (w+4)
and the length including the walkway on each end is
(2w+4)
We are told that the total area including the walkway minus the area of the pool itself is 196 ft^2
so
(2w+4)(w+4) - 2w^2 = 196
2 w^2 + 12 w + 16 - 2 w^2 = 196
You can take it from there I think

I get 15 by 30

Answer 2

Why is it w+4 instead of w+2

Answer 3

because there is 2 feet of concrete on each side of the pool. 2+2=4

Answer 4

so what is w?

Answer 5

nvm lol