Systems of Equations from Word Problems Guided Notes

What is the first step in solving word problems involving systems of equations?

• Choose a solving method

• Define the variables

• Write the equations

• Solve the system

What method is suggested to solve the system where one equation is already solved for a variable?

• Graphing

• Elimination

• Substitution

• Matrix

What does 'x equals 3y plus 17' represent in a system of equations?

• The sum of two numbers

• One number is 17 more than three times another

• The difference between two numbers

• The product of two numbers

How many dimes did Raj have if he had a total of 91 coins consisting of dimes and nickels?

• 52 dimes

• 39 dimes

• 91 dimes

• 50 dimes

How many nickels did Raj have?

• 52 nickels

• 91 nickels

• 50 nickels

• 39 nickels

What is the cost of a pencil if 5 pencils and 3 erasers cost $7.55?

• $1.15

• $0.75

• $0.60

• $1.00

What is the best method to solve a system of equations where one variable is easy to isolate?

• Graphing

• Substitution

• Using matrices

• Elimination

What are the dimensions of Emma Rose's rectangular rug?

• 10 feet by 8 feet

• 8 feet by 6 feet

• 12 feet by 10 feet

• 9 feet by 7 feet

How many minutes did Price use from the 90-minute phone card?

• 45 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 18 minutes

• 72 minutes

What is the cost of an apple if Nico bought 17 apples and 12 oranges for $10.44?

• $1.00

• $0.75

• $0.53

• $0.24