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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 is the set of values that satisfy all equations in the system.

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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 'S' represent in the context of ticket sales?

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In the context of ticket sales, 'S' typically represents the number of student tickets sold.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does 'A' represent in the context of ticket sales?

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In the context of ticket sales, 'A' typically represents the number of adult tickets sold.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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How do you set up an equation for total receipts from ticket sales?

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Multiply the number of each type of ticket sold by its price and sum them up to equal the total receipts.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What is the first step in solving a system of equations?

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The first step is to express one variable in terms of the other using one of the equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does 'v' represent in the context of transportation problems?

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In transportation problems, 'v' typically represents the number of students per van.

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What does 'b' represent in the context of transportation problems?

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In transportation problems, 'b' typically represents the number of students per bus.

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How do you find the number of animals in a barn using a system of equations?

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Set up equations based on the total number of animals and the total number of legs, then solve the system.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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

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Coefficients represent the relationship between the variables; they indicate how many units of each variable are involved in each equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.C.8