Setting Up Word Problems Systems

Setting Up Word Problems Systems

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a system of equations?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Identify the variables, write equations based on the relationships described in the problem, and ensure the equations reflect the conditions given.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the variable 'x' typically represent in a word problem?

Back

'x' usually represents the quantity of one type of item or variable in the context of the problem.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the variable 'y' typically represent in a word problem?

Back

'y' usually represents the quantity of another type of item or variable in the context of the problem.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine the total cost in a word problem involving prices?

Back

Multiply the quantity of each item by its price and sum the results to find the total cost.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the coefficients in a system of equations?

Back

Coefficients represent the rate or quantity of each variable in the equations, indicating how much each variable contributes to the total.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if two equations in a system are dependent?

Back

Dependent equations have infinitely many solutions, as they represent the same line or relationship in a graph.

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