4 (x - b) = x Use the DIstributive Property [(4(x) - 4(b)]
4 x - 4b = x Add 4b to both sides
4x = 4b + x Subtract x from both sides
3x = 4b Divide both sides by 3
x =
To determine the amount of fencing needed to enclose the pool area, you will need to add 15 feet to both sides of both dimensions to find the new dimensions that will need enclosed.
28 feet + 15 feet + 15 feet = 58 feet
23 feet + 15 feet + 15 feet = 53 feet
The fence will need to be 2 x 58 + 2 x 53 or 222 feet long for the 53 feet by 58 feet area.
I don't get what you mean.. what's the math or whatever subject homework problem?