Writing Systems of Equations

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What is a system of equations?

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A system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables. The solution to the system is the set of values that satisfy all equations simultaneously.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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How do you represent a word problem as a system of equations?

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Identify the variables, translate the relationships and conditions into equations, and ensure the equations reflect the problem's constraints.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What does the variable 'b' represent in the context of a print shop problem?

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In the print shop problem, 'b' represents the number of black-and-white copies purchased.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does the variable 'c' represent in the context of a print shop problem?

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In the print shop problem, 'c' represents the number of color copies purchased.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What is the equation for the total number of copies in the print shop problem?

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b + c = 68, where b is the number of black-and-white copies and c is the number of color copies.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What is the equation for the total cost in the print shop problem?

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0.08b + 0.15c = 6.00, where 0.08 is the cost of each black-and-white copy and 0.15 is the cost of each color copy.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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How do you set up a system of equations for ticket sales?

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Identify the number of tickets sold and their prices, then create equations based on total sales for each day.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What do 's' and 'c' represent in the ticket sales problem?

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In the ticket sales problem, 's' represents the price of a senior citizen ticket and 'c' represents the price of a child ticket.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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What is the equation for the total sales on the first day of ticket sales?

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3s + 1c = 38, where 3 is the number of senior tickets and 1 is the number of child tickets.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What is the equation for the total sales on the second day of ticket sales?

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3s + 2c = 52, where 3 is the number of senior tickets and 2 is the number of child tickets.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3