Poi is planning to build a swimming pool. Here are some of his requirements: the surface of the pool should be 1800 ft². Along two opposite sides, he wants the deck to be 5 ft wide, and on the other two opposites sides, he wants the deck to be 10 ft wide. What is the smallest piece of property on which he can place his pool?

Poi is planning to build a swimming pool. Here are some of his requirements: the surface of the pool should be 1800 ft². Along two opposite sides, he wants the deck to be 5 ft wide, and on the other two opposites sides, he wants the deck to be 10 ft wide. What is the smallest piece of property on which he can place his pool?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.5: Inequalities In A Triangles

Problem 39E

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