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Let's try an application problem!

An American Flag has an area equal to 9.5 sq. feet while the
length is equal to 1.9 ft. Find the width.
9.5

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Answer: 5 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of a rectangle (which is the shape of a regular flag) = L* W.

W = Area/L = 9.5/1.9 = 5ft.

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