A 6-7 Systems Word Problems Day 1

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What is a system of equations?

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A system of equations is a set of two or more equations that have the same variables.

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If x = Erin's age and y = Alex's age, what does the equation x + y = 33 represent?

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It represents the total combined age of Erin and Alex.

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In the problem 'Erin is 3 years younger than twice Alex's age', how can we express Erin's age in terms of Alex's age?

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Erin's age can be expressed as x = 2y - 3.

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What does the equation d + c = 50 represent in the context of the donkey and chicken problem?

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It represents the total number of donkeys (d) and chickens (c) on the farm.

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In the equation 4d + 2c = 174, what do the coefficients represent?

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The coefficients represent the number of legs contributed by each type of animal: 4 legs for each donkey and 2 legs for each chicken.

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What is the elimination method in solving systems of equations?

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The elimination method involves adding or subtracting equations to eliminate one variable, making it easier to solve for the other.

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How can we verify if a solution (-3, -7) is valid for the system y = 4x + 5 and y = x - 4?

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Substitute x = -3 and y = -7 into both equations to check if they hold true.

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What is the significance of the solution to a system of equations?

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The solution represents the point(s) where the equations intersect, indicating the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system.

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What does the term 'variables' refer to in a system of equations?

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Variables are symbols (usually letters) that represent unknown values in equations.

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In the context of ticket sales, what do the variables S and C represent?

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S represents the number of senior citizen tickets sold, and C represents the number of child tickets sold.