Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exercises - Page 9: 43

Answer

$5\;ft$

Work Step by Step

Let the length of the flag is $l=9.5\;ft$. and the width of the flag is $w$. Length $=1.9$ times its width. The equation is $\Rightarrow l=1.9w$ Substitute the value of $l$. $\Rightarrow 9.5\; ft=1.9w$ Divide each side by $1.9$. $\Rightarrow \frac{9.5\; ft}{1.9}=\frac{1.9w}{1.9}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 5\; ft=w$ Hence, the width of the flag is $5\;ft$.
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