A pool measuring 14 meters by 26 meters is surrounded by a path of uniform width. If the area of the pool and path combined is 988 square meters what is the width of the path. Equation for length of path 26+2x. Equation for width of path 14+2x. What is the width of the path in meters.

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anonymous · Answer

I believe the proper way to set it up is 988=(14+2x) (26+2x) then FOIL but when I get the 4x^2 I am not sure where to go from there.