The goal of these matching questions is to practice step (2), Translate, of the five-step problem-solving process. Translate each word problem to a system of equations and select a correct translation from systems A–J.
Dimensions of a Rectangle. The perimeter of a rectangle is 192 in. The width is half the length. Find the length and the width.
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