The figure shows a square floor plan with a smaller square area that will accommodate a combination fountain and pool. The floor with the fountain-pool area removed has an area of 21 square meters and a perimeter of 24 meters. Find the dimensions of the floor and the dimensions of the square that will accommodate the pool.

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The figure shows a square floor plan with a smaller
square area that will accommodate a combination
fountain and pool. The floor with the fountain-pool
area removed has an area of 21 square meters and a
perimeter of 24 meters. Find the dimensions of the
floor and the dimensions of the square that will
accommodate the pool.
Transcribed Image Text:The figure shows a square floor plan with a smaller square area that will accommodate a combination fountain and pool. The floor with the fountain-pool area removed has an area of 21 square meters and a perimeter of 24 meters. Find the dimensions of the floor and the dimensions of the square that will accommodate the pool.
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