1. 3.1-3.2 – Problem Solving Objectives:
Define variables of a word problem
Solve word problems using systems of linear equations

2. Steps for Solving Word Problems
Define variables
Write the system of equations
Solve the system by using substitution or linear combination
State your solution

3. Steps for Solving Word Problems
1) Define variables:
3) Solve the system:
2) System of equations:
3) State your solution:

4. Example 1
OHS students are selling tickets for the upcoming school play and collect a total of $490. Admission prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children. The students sold 94 tickets. How many adult and child tickets were sold?

5. Example 1 1) Define variables: 3) Solve the system:
2) System of equations:
3) State your solution:

6. Example 2
Mr. V’s family went to a restaurant for dinner. There are 6 people in his family (including Nike, of course). Some order the chicken dinner for $14.80 and some order the steak dinner for $17. If the total bill was $91, how many people ordered each type of dinner?

7. Example 2 1) Define variables: 3) Solve the system:
2) System of equations:
3) State your solution:

8. Example 3
After teaching an outstanding Algebra 2 lesson, the students in Mr. V’s class decided to tip him some money before they left. There are 22 students in his Algebra 2 class. Each male gave Mr. V $2.50 and each female gave him $1.75. If Mr. V made $43.00 total, how many males and females are in his Algebra 2 class?

9. Example 3 1) Define variables: 3) Solve the system:
2) System of equations:
3) State your solution:

10. Quiz 3.1-3.2 on Friday, October 12th
Homework
Problem Solving Worksheet
Show your work on a separate sheet of paper
Quiz on Friday, October 12th