Question 6 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections
A rectangular swimming pool has a perimeter of 96 ft. The area of the pool is 504 ft squared Which system of equations models this situation correctly, where l is the length of the pool in feet and w is the width of the pool in feet?
Answer
A
2 l plus 2 w is equal to 96 l w is equal to 504
B
2 l plus 2 w is equal to 96 open paren l plus w close paren squared is equal to 504
C
l plus w is equal to 96 l w is equal to 504
D
l plus w is equal to 96 open paren l plus w close paren squared is equal to 504