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Sheet # 253 Critical Thinking

Name: _____________________ Date_____________


Use drawings, words, or numbers to explain how you got your answer.

1) The perimeter of a rectangle is 54 centimeters. The length is 9 centimeters more than the width. Find the length and the width of the rectangle.













2) John is twice as old as Bill. In 5 years the sum of their ages will be 34. Find their present ages.


































Answer for sheet # 253

1) Length = 18 centimeters. Width = 9 centimeters

2) Bill = 8 years
John = 16 year