Name: ____
Date: __
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 8 Unit 4 Constructed Response TEUnit 4 ∙ Constructed Response
Linear Equations
Directions: Read and solve each problem.
Task 3: Real-World Application: Write & Solve Equations
- Susan placed a picture in a frame. The picture is x inches wide. The picture’s length
is 2 inches greater than the width. The frame is 1 inch wide on all sides. The
perimeter of the frame is 32 inches.
a.
b.
Write an expression that represents the width of the frame. Write another
expression that represents the length of the frame.Width: ____
Length: ___
Write and solve an equation to represent the width of the picture.
Equation: ___
Answer: ___
c. What is the length of the picture?
Answer: ___