1. Grade 10 Academic (MPM2D) Unit 1: Linear System Word Problems with Linear Systems 2
Mr. Choi
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2. Word Problems with Linear Systems Many problems that involve two unknown quantities can be solved using a system of linear equations. We learned how to setup the linear systems in the previous lessons; it is now your choice to select the appropriate method to solve the systems to find the solutions.
Word Problems with Linear Systems 2
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3. Example 1: Time, Speed and Distance problems
Example 1: Time, Speed and Distance problems. (Method 1) Sam travelled from Winnipeg to Calgary, a distance of 1210 km, partly by train and partly by bus. The train travels at 90 km/h and the bus travels at 80 km/h. If the total trip takes 14 hours, how far did he travel by train?
Let x represent the time spent on the train in hours
Let y represent the time spent on the bus in hours
Speed
Time
Distance
Train 90
Bus 80
Total
/////////////// 14
1210
(2)
Sam spend 9 hours on train (810 km)
and 5 hours on bus (400 km).
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4. Example 1: Time, Speed and Distance problems
Example 1: Time, Speed and Distance problems. (Method 2) Sam travelled from Winnipeg to Calgary, a distance of 1210 km, partly by train and partly by bus. The train travels at 90 km/h and the bus travels at 80 km/h. If the total trip takes 14 hours, how far did he travel by train?
Let x represent the distance spent on the train in km
Let y represent the distance spent on the bus in km
Speed
Distance
Time
Train 90
Bus 80
Total
///////////////
1210 14
(2)
Sam travelled 810 km on train
and 400 km on bus.
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5. Example 2: Time, Speed and Distance problems 2
Example 2: Time, Speed and Distance problems 2. A plane traveled 1320 miles (1 way) to Toronto and back. The trip there was with the wind. It took 11 hours. The trip back was into the wind. The trip back took 15 hours. Find the speed of the plane in still air and the speed of the wind.
Let x represents the speed of the plane in still air in mil/h.
Let w represents the speed of the wind in mil/h.
Recall:
Subtract:
The plane speed is 104 mil/hr
and wind speed is 16 mil/hr
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6. Example 3: Percentage Problems Jennifer invested $500 into two different investment plans. The first pays interest at 7% per annum. The second plan paid interest at 10% per annum. After one year the total interest she made was $44. How much did she invest into each plan?
Let x represent the amount invested at 7%
Let y represent the amount invested at 10%
Total money invested
Total interest earned
Subtract:
Jennifer invested $200 at 7% and $300 at 10%.
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7. Homework
Work sheet: Word Problems with Linear Systems 2 (All) Text: P. 62 #15 P. 93 #13,14,17,25 P. 103 #14-18,23,24 Check the website for updates
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8. End of lesson Word Problems with Linear Systems 2
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