Question

A flag has a perimeter of 5 metres. The length of the flag is 600 mm more than the

width of the flag. The length is represented by L and the width is represented by W.
Which of the linear systems in the choices represents the description?
O2L + 2W = 5
L - 600 = W
O2L + 2W = 5000
L - 600 = W
OL+W = 5000
W + 600 = L
O L x W = 5000
L + 600 = W

Answer 1

The first two.

Explanation:

See that L is 600mm MORE than W.

From there, you can note that L = W+600

or rearrange the formula and get W= L-600

Then, see that the perimeter of a flag is 2L + 2W

(Because there are two four sides to a rectangle, 2 width, 2 length)

It must total to be 5 meters, or 5000mm

Thus,

2L + 2W = 5000