Graphing
Elimination
Substitution
Special Systems
Word Problems
100

Solve the system by graphing: 

y = 3x + 5

y = x - 3

(1, -2)

100

Solve the system by elimination 

3x - 2y = 1 

2x + 2y = 14

(3, 4)

100

Solve the system by substitution 

y = 4x 

y = 2x + 6 

(3, 12) 

100

Solve the system of equations any way 

y = 2x -3 

y - 2x = -3

Infinitely many solutions 


100

The Science Club needs to rent a bus for a field trip.  Main Street Buses charges a $40 rental fee, plus $2 per mile.  County Bus Line charges a $20 rental fee, plus $3 per mile.  For what number of miles will the total charge be the same?  

20 miles 

200

Solve the system of equations by graphing :


y = x + 7

y = -2x - 2

(-3, 4)

200

Solve the system by elimination 

x + y = 4

3x + y = 16 

(6, -2)

200

Solve the system by substitution 

y = x - 2 

2x + y = 4

(2, 0)

200

Solve the system of equations any way 

2x + y = 1

2x + y = -3

No solution 

200

Maryann and Carlos are each saving for new scooters.  So far, Maryann has $9 saved, and can earn $6 per hour babysitting.  Carlos has $3 saved, and can earn $9 per hour working at his family's restaurant.   After how many hours of work will Maryann and Carlos have saved the same amount?  

2 hours 

300

Solve the system of equations by graphing: 

y = x + 4 

y = -2x + 1 

(-1, 3)

300

Solve the system by elimination 

3x + 2y = -26

2x - 6y = -10

(-8, -1)

300

Solve the system by substitution 

2x + y = -1

-x + y = -7

(2, -5)
300

Solve the system of equations any way 

y = 5x +2

y - 5x + 2

Infinitely many solutions 

300

Brianna's family spent $134 on 2 adult tickets and 3 youth tickets at an amusement park.  Max's family spent $146 on 3 adult tickets and 2 youth tickets. What is the price of a youth ticket? 

$22

400

Solve the system of equations by graphing 

y = x + 6

y = -3x + 6

(0, 6) 

400

Solve the system by elimination 

x + 3y = -14

2x - 4y = 32

(4, -6)

400

Solve the system by substitution 

3x - 2y = 7

x + 3y = -5

(1, -2)

400

Solve the system of equations any way

y = -4x + 1

4x = -y - 6

infinitely many solutions

400

Carl bought 19 apples of 2 different varieties to make a pie.  The total cost of the apples was $5.10. Granny Smith apples cost $0.25 each and Gala apples cost $0.30 each.  How many of each type of apple did Carl buy? 

7 Gala Apples, 12 Granny Smith Apples

500

Solve the system of equations by graphing 

y = -5/3x + 3

y = 1/3x - 3

(3, -2)

500
Solve the system by elimination

4x - y = -5

-2x + 3y = 10

(-1/2, 3)

500

Solve the system by substitution 

1/2x + 1/3y = 5 

1/4x + y = 10 

(4, 9)

500

Solve the system of equations in any way

x + y = 4

y - 4 = 1 - x 

No solution 

500

A professional organizer charges a $45 consultation fee, plus $20 per hour.  Her competitor charges a $30 consultation fee, plus $26 per hour.  Solve the system by substitution.  For what number of hours will the total charge be the same.  

2.5 hours