Solving Systems of Linear Equations

Last season two running backs on the Steelers football team rushed a combined total of 1550 yards. One rushed 4 times as many yards as the other. Let x and y represent the number of yards each individual player rushed. Which system of equations could be used?

• x + y = 1550
  y  = 4x

• x + y = 1550
  y = x + 4

• y - x = 1550
  y = 4x

• y = 1550 + x
  y = x + 4

The solution to a system of linear equations is ALWAYS...

• a fraction

• an ordered pair

• a decimal

• a negative number

You and your friend are buying throw blankets with your names embroidered on them. The cost of the throw blanket is x dollars and the cost of each embroidered letter is y dollars. Your name has 6 letters and the total cost is $29. Your friend's name has 3 letters and the total cost is $24.50. Which system can you use to solve this problem?

A SOLUTION to a system of linear equations is....

• the x-value that is a solution to both equations

• the y-value that is a solution to both equations

• an ordered pair that is a solution to both equations

• none of these

What is the solution to this system?

What is the solution to this system?

Solve the system by graphing.

Solve the system by graphing

Is the ordered pair a solution to the system?

• Yes

• No

Is the ordered pair a solution to the system?

• Yes

• No