A pool measuring 12 meters by 16 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width, as shown in the figure. If the area of the pool and the path combined is 1152 square meters, what is the width of the path? The width of the path is meters. 12+ 2x 12 16 it 16+ 2x

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A pool measuring 12 meters by 16 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width, as
shown in the figure. If the area of the pool and the path combined is 1152 square
meters, what is the width of the path?
The width of the path is
meters.
12+ 2x
12
16
it
16+ 2x
Transcribed Image Text:A pool measuring 12 meters by 16 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width, as shown in the figure. If the area of the pool and the path combined is 1152 square meters, what is the width of the path? The width of the path is meters. 12+ 2x 12 16 it 16+ 2x
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