Name: __________
Chinese Name: __________
Date: ____ - __ - __
Instructions
Read the Problem Statement below. Start with identifying and writing variables and their
values. Then, write equations based off of the information in the sentences. Be sure to show
all of your thinking on the paper. Don’t use erasers. Don’t use whiteout. No talking. You
may use your calculator.
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Problem Statement 1
A book cover has the length and width (in inches) shown in the diagram.
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Question 1
Find the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏.
Name: __________
Chinese Name: __________
Date: ____ - __ - __
Question 2
Find the perimeter of the book cover.
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Problem Statement 2
4 thumb drives and 1 compact disk have a total capacity of 9 gigabytes. 5 thumb drives have
9 gigabytes more capacity than 1 compact disk.
Find the capacity of 1 thumb drive and the capacity of 1 compact disk.