Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems

What is the sum of the two numbers if their sum is 12 and their difference is 4?

• 12

• 8

• 16

• 20

If the sum of two numbers is 12 and their difference is 4, what is one of the numbers?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

In the second problem, what is the sum of the two numbers?

• 13

• 10

• 11

• 12

If the difference of two numbers is 3 and their sum is 13, what is one of the numbers?

• 8

• 5

• 6

• 7

In the third problem, what is the average speed of the plane flying to Kampala with a tailwind?

• 135 km/h

• 112 km/h

• 158 km/h

• 180 km/h

What is the speed of the wind in the third problem?

• 30 km/h

• 23 km/h

• 20 km/h

• 25 km/h

In the fourth problem, how much did the school earn on the first day of ticket sales?

• $38

• $48

• $58

• $28

What is the price of a child ticket in the fourth problem?

• $16

• $14

• $12

• $10

How many senior citizen tickets were sold on the second day in the fourth problem?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the price of a senior citizen ticket in the fourth problem?

• $9

• $8

• $7

• $6