We are asked to solve for the width "x" in the given problem. To visualize the problem, see attached drawing.
We have the area of the swimming pool such as:
Area SP = l x w
Area SP = 10 * 16
Area SP = 160 feet2
Area of the swimming pool plus the sidewalk with uniform width:
Area SP + SW = (10 + x) * (16 + x)
160 + 155 = 160 + 10x + 16x + x2
160 -160 + 155 = 26x + x2
155 = 26 x + x2
x2 + 26x -155= 0
Solving for x, we need to use quadratic formula and the answer is 5 feet.
The value of x is
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Answer:
Correct choice is B
Step-by-step explanation:
Let a, b, c and d be the trapezoid's sides lengths.
The perimeter of the trapezoid is the sum of all sides lengths, thus,

If each side length is increased by a factor 7, then new sides have lengths 7a, 7b, 7c and 7d. The perimeter of new trapezoid is

Use the distributive property for this expression:

Since
then

Answer:
A variable is a quantity that may change within the context of a mathematical problem or experiment. Typically, we use a single letter to represent a variable. The letters x, y, and z are common generic symbols used for variables.
Step-by-step explanation:
in other words is like x,y,z or any other letters