How to solve word problems with quadratic equations

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Problem number 1 A rectangular pool measures 5 yards by 6 yards. A deck is constructed around the deck. The total measure of deck and pool equals 72 yards. How big is the deck ?
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[bobbob-njck]

GOOD JOB, RIGHT BEFROE TEST I JUST LEARNED!

[saiyanfederal]

Thinks this was very helpful for me as a 9 gradet

[johnmariusalilio]

You also need to find the area of the pool which is 30... Then add it to 72 ;)

[josereybuhisan]

how do i solve word problems with quadratic equations with a strategy like that except the sides are not given, it's just stated as a rectangular field but no stated width and length how do I do that?

[chocciemliki]

I FUCKING HATE ALGEBRA 2 MY DUMB TEACHER SAYS WE ONLY DO WRD PROBLEM AND WONT GIVE ME FORMULA FOR THE ONE THATS LIKE WHEN WILL THE ROCKET HIT THE GROUND OR WHAT IS THE MAX PROFIT IM GOING TO FAIL IM UP AT 5 IN THE GODAMN MORNING DOING DELTA MATH BUT NO ITS MY FAULT I DONT FINISH

[MaheshSahu-vowc]

Very bad I am not understand your language.

[cyanmarble]

This is the worst explanation I know of
I am sorry