Question

Writing Prompt Algebra I

Your aunt is planning on building a rectangular pool that measures 10 feet by 12 feet. A
concrete walk around all four sides of the pool will also be included in the deal. However,
your aunt is not sure how big to make the width of the walk. Therefore, the width will be
“x” feet long. Your aunt is wondering how much land will be needed for the pool and the
walkway bordering the pool. You are to write a written description to your aunt telling her
how you would find the area of land needed for the pool and the walkway bordering all four
sides.

Answer 1

Answer: The width is 12 feet, since the pool measures 10 by 12.

Explanation:

Your aunt will need 120 square feet of land. I know this because you multiply the length by the width, it equals 120. Then I have to look for the perimeter, and I do this by adding the length twice and add the width twice. This would equal 42.