Solving Systems of Equations in Word Problems

What is the main problem discussed in the video?

• Finding the total cost of fruits

• Determining the price of apples and oranges

• Calculating the number of fruits bought

• Comparing prices of different fruit stands

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Why does the narrator prefer using 'x' for apples instead of 'o' for oranges?

• Because 'x' is a common variable in math

• Because 'x' is easier to write

• Because 'o' looks too much like a zero

• Because 'o' is already used for another variable

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What is the equation for the person in front of you who bought 5 apples and 4 oranges for $10?

• 5x + 5y = 10

• 5x + 4y = 10

• 4x + 5y = 10

• 5x + 4y = 11

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

What is the equation for your purchase of 5 apples and 5 oranges for $11?

• 5x + 4y = 11

• 4x + 5y = 11

• 5x + 5y = 10

• 5x + 5y = 11

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Why can the system of equations be solved in this case?

• Because the ratios of x and y are different

• Because both equations have the same total cost

• Because the ratios of x and y are the same

• Because both equations have the same number of variables

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

What is the first step taken to eliminate the x variable?

• Adding the two equations

• Multiplying the second equation by -1

• Subtracting the second equation from the first

• Dividing both equations by 5

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

What is the price of one orange after solving the equations?

• $0.50

• $1.00

• $1.50

• $2.00

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Which equation is used to find the price of apples after determining the price of oranges?

• 4x + 5y = 10

• 5x + 4y = 11

• 5x + 4y = 10

• 5x + 5y = 11

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

What is the price of one apple after solving the equations?

• $1.30

• $1.10

• $1.20

• $1.00

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the final conclusion of the video?

• The prices of apples and oranges are the same

• The prices of apples and oranges cannot be determined

• The price of an apple is $1.20 and the price of an orange is $1.00

• The price of an apple is $1.00 and the price of an orange is $1.20

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C