Solving a System of Linear Equations by Elimination

Solve for x and y
3x + 2y = 16
7x + y = 19

• (-2,5)

• (-2,-5)

• (2,-5)

• (2,5)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

Solve for x and solve for y
3x  - 3y = 33
6x - 3y = 57

• (8,-3)

• (-3,8)

• (10,1)

• (10,-1)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

When solving the system, if you get a result of something like 6 = 6 or -2 = -2 and the answer is:

• No Solution

• Infinitely Many Solutions

• Not possible

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

Solve the system of equations.
y = 4x+1
3x + 2y = 13

• (1, 5)

• (5, 1)

• (0.25, 2)

• ∅

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

Solve the system by elimination. 7x - y = -10 -7x + 5y = -6

• (-2, -4)

• (-2, -1)

• (-4, -1)

• (6, -8)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

Alexandra finds that she can give 3 haircuts and 2 hair dyes in 315 minutes. Giving 2 haircuts and 4 hair dyes takes 450 minutes.  Which system of equations represents the situation?

• 3x + 2y = 315
  2x + 4y = 450

• 3x + 2y = 450
  2x + 4y = 315

• 2x + 2y = 315
  3x + 4y = 450

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

8x + 14y = 4

-6x - 7y = -10

• (4, -2)

• (-2, 4)

• (0, 3)

• (-4, -2)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

Ride and Transport are two new ride sharing companies in Colorado. Ride is charging $2 for pick up fees and then $2.50 per mile. Transport is charging only $2.70 per mile. How many miles will it take for both companies to charge the same amount? Write a system of equations to solve.

• 27 miles

• 10 miles

• 270 miles

• 100 miles

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

Your friend rents 10 chairs and 2 tables for $300. Another friend rents 8 chairs and 4 tables for $360. How much does a chair and a table cost? Write a system of equations to solve.

• Chairs $2 Tables $5

• Chairs $50 Tables $20

• Chairs $10 Tables $15

• Chairs $20 Tables $50

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

You and your brother each decide to open a savings account. You open your account at Elsa’s Banking Branch. Your brother opens his account at Anna’s Banking Company. You put $50 in the bank and your account earns $4 per week in interest. Your brother puts $150 in his account but only earns $2 per week in interest. How many weeks will it take for both your brother and your account to have the same balance? Write a system of linear equations to solve the problem.

• 200 weeks

• 300 weeks

• 50 weeks

• 250 weeks

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C