The length of a rectangular swimming pool is twice as long as its width. If the perimeter of the pool is 120 feet, then what is the width of the pool, in feet?
Q. The length of a rectangular swimming pool is twice as long as its width. If the perimeter of the pool is 120 feet, then what is the width of the pool, in feet?
Define Variables: Let's denote the width of the pool as w and the length as l. According to the problem, the length is twice the width, so we can write l=2w.
Perimeter Equation: The perimeter P of a rectangle is given by P=2l+2w. We know that the perimeter is 120 feet, so we can set up the equation 120=2l+2w.
Substitute Length: Substitute l with 2w in the perimeter equation to get 120=2(2w)+2w.
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation: 120=4w+2w
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms: 120=6w
Solve for Width: Divide both sides by 6 to solve for w: w=6120
Calculate Width: Calculate the width: w=20 feet
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