Solving Two-Step Equations
I.
II.
Perimeter of Algebraic Figures
Find the perimeter of each of the following figures.
You can solve two-step equations by undoing one
operation at a time. First undo any addition or
subtraction, then undo any multiplication or division
1. 8a – 5 = 11
2.
𝑛
6
−8=4
3. 3 − 2k = -7
4. 5𝑘 + 2 = 6
1. The perimeter is equal to 58 inches. What is the length of
each side? (HINT: Perimeter = Add all sides)
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5. -7 + 2 = −1
Real Life Application
Write an equation for each word problem and solve.
1. 331 students went on a field trip. Six buses were filled and 7
students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus?
2. The perimeter is equal to 32 cm. What is the length of each
side? (HINT: Perimeter = Add all sides)
2. Two years of local internet service costs $685, including the
installation fee of $85. What is the monthly fee?
III.
Perimeter and Area of Algebraic Figures
A corner has been removed from this rectangle. Answer the following
questions related to figure below.
Perimeter and Area of Algebraic Figures
A corner has been removed from this rectangle. Answer the following
questions related to figure below.
2a + 3
5
8
a
5. Find an expression for the perimeter of the rectangle.
1. Find an expression for the perimeter of the rectangle.
6. The perimeter of the rectangle is 24 ½ inches. What is the length
of each side? Show your calculations step-by-step.
2. The perimeter of the rectangle is 23 inches. What is the length of
each side? Show your calculations step-by-step.
7. Find an expression for the area of the rectangle.
3. Find an expression for the area of the rectangle.
8. The area of the rectangle is 28.8 feet. Solve for a. Show your
calculations step-by-step.
4. The area of the rectangle is 15.6 feet. Solve for a. Show your
calculations step-by-step.