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Systems of Equations (times, more than, less than)

Directions:​ Solve each system algebraically using substitution.
1) List your variables
2) Equation 1: perimeter equation/formula
3) Equation 2: write an equation to find the length or width
4) Solve the system answering the question asked.

1. The length of a rectangle is 3 inches longer than the width. The perimeter is 46
inches. Find the width and the length of the rectangle.

2. The perimeter of a rectangle is 16 cm. The width of the rectangle is 6 cm shorter

than the length. Find the width and the length of the rectangle.

3. The length a rectangle is 4 times longer than the width. The perimeter of the
rectangle is 50. Find the width and the length of the rectangle

4. The perimeter of a rectangle is 84 feet. The length of the rectangle is 6 times the
width. Find the width and the length of the rectangle.

5. The length of a rectangle is 8 times larger than the width. The perimeter of the
rectangle is 54 feet. Find the width and the length of the rectangle.

6. The perimeter of a rectangle is 42 inches. The length is twice the width. Find the
width and the length of the rectangle.

7. The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 units. The length is 12 units greater than the
width. Find the width and the length of the rectangle.
8. The width of a rectangle is 10 inches shorter than the length. The perimeter of the
rectangle is 24 inches. Find the width and the length of the rectangle.