A certain United States flag has a perimeter of 58 feet . The length of the flag is 9 feet longer than the width . What are the dimensions of this flag?
Let x = width, then x+9 = length.
2x + 2(x+9) = 58
Solve for x, then x+9.
2x + 2(x+9) = 58
Solve for x, then x+9.