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Question from Maddie, a student: A square Water Fountain is Surrounded by a walk 2 yards wide. |
Hi Maddie,
Draw a diagram!
Suppose the fountain is $x$ yards by $x$ yards. What is its area?
What are the dimensions of the fountain plus the walk? What is the area of the fountain plus the walk?
The area of the fountain is $\frac23$ this area.
Solve for $x.$
Penny
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