• The Adult Pool Area has a total area of 15,000 square feet. The Adult Pool Area consists of a rectangular swimming pool and a
concrete walkway of even width surrounding all four sides of the pool. The swimming pool is 130 ft. by 80 ft. Hint: First draw a picture of the pool and the walkway surrounding it on all four sides and label the walkway of even width, x.
• Now label your picture with an expression for the total length, including the walkway. Then label your picture with an expression for the total width, including the walkway.
Hint: How many sections of the walkway are added to the length? What about the width?
• Using the expressions for total length and width, find an expression for the total area of the rectangular pool and walkway. In order to solve for x, you will need to set the expression for an area equal to 15,000square feet. Now use your factoring skills to solve.
