Word Problems - System of Linear Equations

Word Problems - System of Linear Equations

You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems that science problems. How many problems do you have in each subject?

You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems that science problems. How many problems do you have in each subject?

Multiple Choice

How many TOTAL problems do you have

• 42

• 10

We don't know how many math or science problems so we are going to assign variables.

Science problems = x

Math problems = y

So our first equation is x+y=42.

You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems that science problems. How many problems do you have in each subject?

Let's play with numbers and variables.

You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems that science problems. How many problems do you have in each subject?

Remember:

Science problems = x

Math problems = y

You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework. You have 10 more math problems that science problems. How many problems do you have in each subject?

You have a total of 42 math and science problems for homework.

X+Y=42

You have 10 more math problems that science problems.

X=10+y

Now - Solve

Open Ended

What is the value of x? (Science Problems)

Open Ended

What is the value of y? (Math Problems)