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26 December, 08:07

A rectangular pond measures 3 m by 5 m. A concrete walkway of uniform width is constructed around the pond. If the walkway and pond together cover an area of 35 m2, how wide is the walk?

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  1. 26 December, 11:01
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    2 m

    Step-by-step explanation:

    A=35

    l=3+x

    w=5+x

    A=l*w

    (3+x) (5+x) = 35

    15+3x+5x+x² = 35

    x²+8x-20=0

    x=2, - 10

    it cant have a negative length so x=2
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