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A rectangular pool has a perimeter of 72 feet. The equation below shows

the relationship between the length, L, and the width, W, of the pool.

2L + 2W = 72

The width, W, of the pool is 12 feet. What is the length, L, of the pool?

A. 25 feet
B. 24 feet
C. 22 feet
D. 12 feet

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Answer:

2L + 24 = 72

2L = 72-24

L = 48 ÷ 2

= 24 feet

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