Math Problem Statement
The length of a pool is 4 times its width. The total perimeter is 120m. Around the pool there is a pathway with a width of 2m, write an algebraic equation to describe the new perimeter and calculate the area of the pathway
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Geometry
Perimeter
Area
Formulas
Perimeter of a rectangle: P = 2l + 2w
Area of a rectangle: A = l * w
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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