1. Systems of Equations Applications

2. 4 Steps in solving word problems Step 1: Define variables Step 2: write two equations using the variables Step 3: Solve using a method of your choice Step 4: write answer in complete sentences. Note: In order to do any of these steps, YOU HAVE TO READ THE PROBLEM FIRST!!! Read carefully, and often more than once. It will help!

3. Example 1 Just write down important information Adam had been traveling in Africa for months. Now that he is back, he decides to indulge in American fast food by binging at Taco Bell, where a taco costs a dollar and a burrito costs 2 dollars. If Adam spent 14 dollars and ate 10 items in all, how many of each did he buy?

4. Example 2 Sara bought 3 cupcakes and 4 brownies and paid $5.50. Mark bought 3 cupcakes and 6 brownies and paid $7.30. How much does each item cost?

5. Example 3