<< Chapter < Page Chapter >> Page >

Solve a System of Linear Equations by Graphing

In the following exercises, solve the following systems of equations by graphing.

{ 3 x + y = 6 x + 3 y = −6

( 3 , −3 )
This figure shows a graph on an x y-coordinate plane of 3x plus y = 6 and x plus 3y = negative 6.

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ y = x 2 y = −2 x 2

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 2 x y = 6 y = 4

( 5 , 4 )
This figure shows a graph on an x y-coordinate plane of 2x – y = 6 and y = 4.

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 2 x y = 5 4 x 2 y = 10

coincident lines
This figure shows a graph on an x y-coordinate plane of 2x – y = 5 and 4x – 2y = 10.

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ x + 2 y = 4 y = 1 2 x 3

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Determine the Number of Solutions of a Linear System

In the following exercises, without graphing determine the number of solutions and then classify the system of equations.

{ y = 2 5 x + 2 −2 x + 5 y = 10

infinitely many solutions, consistent system, dependent equations

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 3 x + 2 y = 6 y = −3 x + 4

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 5 x 4 y = 0 y = 5 4 x 5

no solutions, inconsistent system, independent equations

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ y = 3 4 x + 1 6 x + 8 y = 8

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Solve Applications of Systems of Equations by Graphing

LaVelle is making a pitcher of caffe mocha. For each ounce of chocolate syrup, she uses five ounces of coffee. How many ounces of chocolate syrup and how many ounces of coffee does she need to make 48 ounces of caffe mocha?

LaVelle needs 8 ounces of chocolate syrup and 40 ounces of coffee.

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Eli is making a party mix that contains pretzels and chex. For each cup of pretzels, he uses three cups of chex. How many cups of pretzels and how many cups of chex does he need to make 12 cups of party mix?

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Section 5.2 Solve Systems of Equations by Substitution

Solve a System of Equations by Substitution

In the following exercises, solve the systems of equations by substitution.

{ 3 x y = −5 y = 2 x + 4

( −1 , 2 )

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 3 x 2 y = 2 y = 1 2 x + 3

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ x y = 0 2 x + 5 y = −14

( −2 , −2 )

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ y = −2 x + 7 y = 2 3 x 1

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ y = −5 x 5 x + y = 6

no solution

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ y = 1 3 x + 2 x + 3 y = 6

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Solve Applications of Systems of Equations by Substitution

In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve.

The sum of two number is 55. One number is 11 less than the other. Find the numbers.

The numbers are 22 and 33.

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

The perimeter of a rectangle is 128. The length is 16 more than the width. Find the length and width.

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

The measure of one of the small angles of a right triangle is 2 less than 3 times the measure of the other small angle. Find the measure of both angles.

The measures are 23 degrees and 67 degrees.

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Gabriela works for an insurance company that pays her a salary of $32,000 plus a commission of $100 for each policy she sells. She is considering changing jobs to a company that would pay a salary of $40,000 plus a commission of $80 for each policy sold. How many policies would Gabriela need to sell to make the total pay the same?

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Section 5.3 Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination

Solve a System of Equations by Elimination In the following exercises, solve the systems of equations by elimination.

{ x + y = 12 x y = −10

( 1 , 11 )

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 4 x + 2 y = 2 −4 x 3 y = −9

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 3 x 8 y = 20 x + 3 y = 1

( 4 , −1 )

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 3 x 2 y = 6 4 x + 3 y = 8

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ 9 x + 4 y = 2 5 x + 3 y = 5

( −2 , 5 )

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

{ x + 3 y = 8 2 x 6 y = −20

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Solve Applications of Systems of Equations by Elimination

In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve.

The sum of two numbers is −90 . Their difference is 16 . Find the numbers.

The numbers are −37 and −53 .

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Omar stops at a donut shop every day on his way to work. Last week he had 8 donuts and 5 cappuccinos, which gave him a total of 3,000 calories. This week he had 6 donuts and 3 cappuccinos, which was a total of 2,160 calories. How many calories are in one donut? How many calories are in one cappuccino?

Got questions? Get instant answers now!

Questions & Answers

Discuss the differences between taste and flavor, including how other sensory inputs contribute to our  perception of flavor.
John Reply
taste refers to your understanding of the flavor . while flavor one The other hand is refers to sort of just a blend things.
Faith
While taste primarily relies on our taste buds, flavor involves a complex interplay between taste and aroma
Kamara
which drugs can we use for ulcers
Ummi Reply
omeprazole
Kamara
what
Renee
what is this
Renee
is a drug
Kamara
of anti-ulcer
Kamara
Omeprazole Cimetidine / Tagament For the complicated once ulcer - kit
Patrick
what is the function of lymphatic system
Nency Reply
Not really sure
Eli
to drain extracellular fluid all over the body.
asegid
The lymphatic system plays several crucial roles in the human body, functioning as a key component of the immune system and contributing to the maintenance of fluid balance. Its main functions include: 1. Immune Response: The lymphatic system produces and transports lymphocytes, which are a type of
asegid
to transport fluids fats proteins and lymphocytes to the blood stream as lymph
Adama
what is anatomy
Oyindarmola Reply
Anatomy is the identification and description of the structures of living things
Kamara
what's the difference between anatomy and physiology
Oyerinde Reply
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body, while physiology is the study of the function of the body. Anatomy looks at the body's organs and systems, while physiology looks at how those organs and systems work together to keep the body functioning.
AI-Robot
what is enzymes all about?
Mohammed Reply
Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more. Too much or too little of a certain enzyme can cause health problems
Kamara
yes
Prince
how does the stomach protect itself from the damaging effects of HCl
Wulku Reply
little girl okay how does the stomach protect itself from the damaging effect of HCL
Wulku
it is because of the enzyme that the stomach produce that help the stomach from the damaging effect of HCL
Kamara
function of digestive system
Ali Reply
function of digestive
Ali
the diagram of the lungs
Adaeze Reply
what is the normal body temperature
Diya Reply
37 degrees selcius
Xolo
37°c
Stephanie
please why 37 degree selcius normal temperature
Mark
36.5
Simon
37°c
Iyogho
the normal temperature is 37°c or 98.6 °Fahrenheit is important for maintaining the homeostasis in the body the body regular this temperature through the process called thermoregulation which involves brain skin muscle and other organ working together to maintain stable internal temperature
Stephanie
37A c
Wulku
what is anaemia
Diya Reply
anaemia is the decrease in RBC count hemoglobin count and PVC count
Eniola
what is the pH of the vagina
Diya Reply
how does Lysin attack pathogens
Diya
acid
Mary
I information on anatomy position and digestive system and there enzyme
Elisha Reply
anatomy of the female external genitalia
Muhammad Reply
Organ Systems Of The Human Body (Continued) Organ Systems Of The Human Body (Continued)
Theophilus Reply
what's lochia albra
Kizito
Got questions? Join the online conversation and get instant answers!
Jobilize.com Reply
Practice Key Terms 1

Get Jobilize Job Search Mobile App in your pocket Now!

Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store Now




Source:  OpenStax, Elementary algebra. OpenStax CNX. Jan 18, 2017 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col12116/1.2
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

Notification Switch

Would you like to follow the 'Elementary algebra' conversation and receive update notifications?

Ask