Solving Systems of Equations in Word Problems

This video tutorial from MooMoo Math and Science covers solving systems of equations through a word problem involving ticket sales. It guides viewers through defining variables, setting up equations, solving using elimination, and verifying solutions. The example problem involves calculating the number of adult and children tickets sold based on total sales and revenue.

What is the first step in solving systems of equations word problems according to the video?

• Check the solutions

• Write the equations

• Solve the equations

• Define the variables

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How much is charged for an adult ticket in the problem scenario?

• $6

• $8

• $4

• $10

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What does the variable 'C' represent in the problem?

• Number of children tickets

• Cost of children tickets

• Number of adult tickets

• Total tickets sold

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How many equations are set up in the system to solve the problem?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

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What method is used to solve the system of equations?

• Substitution

• Matrix

• Graphing

• Elimination

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How many adult tickets were sold?

• 15

• 21

• 11

• 10

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What is the total number of tickets sold?

• 21

• 10

• 15

• 31

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How much total money was collected from ticket sales?

• $150

• $104

• $120

• $100

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After solving, what is the next step according to the video?

• Rewrite the equations

• Sell the tickets

• End the tutorial

• Check the solutions

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How many children tickets were sold?

• 15

• 21

• 10

• 11

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