Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems Points to remember… We will solve using elimination or substitution Solutions will be positive Solutions will be written as a statement, not an ordered pair.
In one week, Violins-R-Us music store sold 7 violins for a total of $1600. Two different types of violins were sold. One type cost $200 and the other cost $300. How many of each type did the store sell? Equation 1: Equation 2:
Mrs. Hinds is giving a 46 question test that is worth a total of 150 points. There are three-point and five-point questions. How many of each are on the test? Equation 1: Equation 2:
A store sold 32 pairs of jeans for a total of $1050 A store sold 32 pairs of jeans for a total of $1050. Brand A sold for 30 per pair and Brand B sold for $35 per pair. How many of each brand were sold? Equation 1: Equation 2:
You spend $13 to rent five movies for the weekend You spend $13 to rent five movies for the weekend. New releases rent for $3 and regular movies rent for $2. How many of each type of movie did you rent? Equation 1: Equation 2:
Mrs. Guest bought centerpieces to put on each table at a math party Mrs. Guest bought centerpieces to put on each table at a math party. She spent $31.50. There are 8 tables, each requiring either a candle or a vase. Candles cost $3 and vases cost $4.25. How many of each type did Mrs. Guest buy? Equation 1: Equation 2:
Emma has a total of 25 coins, all nickels and quarters Emma has a total of 25 coins, all nickels and quarters. The total value is $3.85, Find the number of nickels and quarters that Emma has. Equation 1: Equation 2: