$\"\"$

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Let x is the width of an American flag.

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The word $\"\"$ times $\"\"$ indicates multiplication and the symbol $\"\"$ .

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The word $\"\"$ is $\"\"$ indicates the symbol $\"\"$ .

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The word $\"\"$ the length(l) of the American flag is 1.9 times its width $\"\"$ indicates the expression $\"\"$ .

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The length(l) of an American flag is 9.5 feet.

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Substitute the value of $\"\"$ in the equation $\"\"$ . \ \

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$\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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Apply division property of equality: If $\"\"$ then $\"\"$ .

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Divide each side by 1.9.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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Cancel common terms.

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$\"\"$

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The area(A) of an American flag is $\"\"$ .

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Substitute the value of $\"\"$ in the equation $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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The area(A) of an American flag is $\"\"$ .