traffic signs are regulated by the manual on uniform traffic control devices (MUTCD). The perimeter of a rectangular traffic sign is 66 inches,also its length is 9 inches longer than its width. find the dimensions of this sign.

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satellite73 · Answer

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satellite73 · Answer

add all that up, set it equal to 66 and solve for x

erniellyd28 · Answer

what do you mean set it equal to 66

erniellyd28 · Answer

i'm very sorry i got lost there

satellite73 · Answer

the total perimeter is 66 right?

satellite73 · Answer

ad $$x+x+x+9+x+9$$ and set it equal to $66$

satellite73 · Answer

*add

erniellyd28 · Answer

i have no idea how to sole this im very sorry

erniellyd28 · Answer

math has always been my weakness

satellite73 · Answer

can you add $$x+x+x+9+x+9$$

erniellyd28 · Answer

i can add i just get lost with variables and numbers