If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website. Is the ordered pair (3, 2) a solution? = Lesson 16: Solving problems with systems of equations. For Example 5.23 we need to remember that the sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees and that a right triangle has one 90 degree angle. { { 1, { The LibreTexts libraries arePowered by NICE CXone Expertand are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions Program, and Merlot. 2 y x x Then we can see all the points that are solutions to each equation. x y y /I true /K false >> >> + To solve a system of equations using substitution: Isolate one of the two variables in one of the equations. + & 5 x & + & 10 y & = & 40 \\ Solve the system by substitution. y y 3 Number of solutions to systems of equations. 2 2 The first company pays a salary of $12,000 plus a commission of $100 for each policy sold. 2 x \end{array}\right)\nonumber\]. \end{align*}\nonumber\]. See the image attribution section for more information. One number is nine less than the other. 1999-2023, Rice University. 4 Translate into a system of equations. = 2 y 3 + Add the equations to eliminate the variable. 5 = We will solve the first equation for x. = + y 2 = by substitution. Inexplaining their strategies, students need to be precise in their word choice and use of language (MP6). { The measure of one of the small angles of a right triangle is 26 more than 3 times the measure of the other small angle. 4 x 3 = Find the numbers. Lets aim to eliminate the \(y\) variable here. 1 = Substitute the value from step 3 back into either of the original equations to find the value of the remaining variable. = = \end{array}\nonumber\]. x 4, { = x 9 0 obj 7. 5 x OpenStax is part of Rice University, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. + + y Hence \(x=10 .\) Now substituting \(x=10\) into the equation \(y=-3 x+36\) yields \(y=6,\) so the solution to the system of equations is \(x=10, y=6 .\) The final step is left for the reader. y Quiz 2: 5 questions Practice what you've learned, and level up on the above skills. 10 Solve the system {15e+30c=43530e+40c=690{15e+30c=43530e+40c=690 for ee, the number of calories she burns for each minute on the elliptical trainer, and cc, the number of calories she burns for each minute of circuit training. {5x3y=2y=53x4{5x3y=2y=53x4. stream Ask students to share their strategies for each problem. 2 y = Find the length and width of the rectangle. y Let \(y\) be the number of ten dollar bills. 4 1 3 \(\begin{cases} x + 2y = 8 \\x = \text-5 \end{cases}\), \(\begin{cases} y = \text-7x + 13 \\y = \text-1 \end{cases}\), \(\begin{cases} 3x = 8\\3x + y = 15 \end{cases}\), \(\begin{cases} y = 2x - 7\\4 + y = 12 \end{cases}\). + to sign-in. y 1 + { y {x5y=134x3y=1{x5y=134x3y=1, Solve the system by substitution. Step 5. = are licensed under a, Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution, Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities, Solve Equations Using the Subtraction and Addition Properties of Equality, Solve Equations using the Division and Multiplication Properties of Equality, Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides, Use a General Strategy to Solve Linear Equations, Solve Equations with Fractions or Decimals, Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem, Solve Applications with Linear Inequalities, Use the Slope-Intercept Form of an Equation of a Line, Solve Systems of Equations by Elimination, Solve Applications with Systems of Equations, Solve Mixture Applications with Systems of Equations, Use Multiplication Properties of Exponents, Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation, Greatest Common Factor and Factor by Grouping, General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials, Add and Subtract Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator, Add and Subtract Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators, Solve Proportion and Similar Figure Applications, Solve Uniform Motion and Work Applications, Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Square Root Property, Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square, Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula, Solve Applications Modeled by Quadratic Equations, Graphing Quadratic Equations in Two Variables. Coincident lines have the same slope and same y-intercept. A system of equations whose graphs are parallel lines has no solution and is inconsistent and independent. x {2x+y=7x2y=6{2x+y=7x2y=6, Solve the system by substitution. Identify those who solve by substitutionby replacing a variable or an expression in one equation with an equal value or equivalent expression from the other equation. }{=}2 \cdot 1+1} &{3\stackrel{? For full sampling or purchase, contact an IMCertifiedPartner: \(\begin{cases} 3x = 8\\3x + y = 15 \end{cases} \), \(\begin{cases}3 x + 2y - z + 5w= 20 \\ y = 2z-3w\\ z=w+1 \\ 2w=8 \end{cases}\), \(\begin {align} 3(20.2) + q &=71\\60.6 + q &= 71\\ q &= 71 - 60.6\\ q &=10.4 \end{align}\), Did anyone have the same strategy but would explain it differently?, Did anyone solve the problem in a different way?. The sum of two numbers is 10. y If any coefficients are fractions, clear them. Yes, the number of quarts of fruit juice, 8 is 4 times the number of quarts of club soda, 2. 15 0 obj x << /ProcSet [ /PDF ] /XObject << /Fm1 7 0 R >> >> Some students may rememberthat the equation for such lines can be written as \(x = a\) or\(y=b\), where \(a\) and \(b\)are constants. = 3 The length is 5 more than three times the width. y + 15 x When both lines were in slope-intercept form we had: \[y=\frac{1}{2} x-3 \quad y=\frac{1}{2} x-2\]. Solve the system by substitution. Solve the system. 5 10 + = = Using the distributive property, we rewrite the two equations as: \[\left(\begin{array}{lllll} << /ProcSet [ /PDF ] /XObject << /Fm3 15 0 R >> >> \(\begin{array} {cc} & \begin{cases}{y=\frac{1}{2}x3} \\ {x2y=4}\end{cases}\\ \text{The first line is in slopeintercept form.} We will find the x- and y-intercepts of both equations and use them to graph the lines. + 4 = 8 y 16, { = 15 3 Determine whether the ordered pair is a solution to the system: \(\begin{cases}{xy=1} \\ {2xy=5}\end{cases}\). \\ If you write the second equation in Exercise \(\PageIndex{22}\) in slope-intercept form, you may recognize that the equations have the same slope and same y-intercept. We will graph the equations and find the solution. If the equations are given in standard form, well need to start by solving for one of the variables. y y We can check the answer by substituting both numbers into the original system and see if both equations are correct. This made it easy for us to quickly graph the lines. 30 x \Longrightarrow & 3 x+8(-3 x+36)=78 \\ 44 Each system had one solution. In the Example 5.22, well use the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle, P = 2L + 2W. The measure of one of the small angles of a right triangle is 18 less than twice the measure of the other small angle. How many quarts of concentrate and how many quarts of water does Manny need? + x+y &=7 \\ Solve the system by substitution. + endobj x 6 = 5 = Half an hour later, Tina left Riverside in her car on the same route as Stephanie, driving 70 miles per hour. 2 5 x & + & 10 y & = & 40 }{=}}&{0} \\ {-1}&{=}&{-1 \checkmark}&{0}&{=}&{0 \checkmark} \end{array}\), \(\begin{aligned} x+y &=2 \quad x+y=2 \\ 0+y &=2 \quad x+0=2 \\ y &=2 \quad x=2 \end{aligned}\), \begin{array}{rlr}{x-y} & {=4} &{x-y} &{= 4} \\ {0-y} & {=4} & {x-0} & {=4} \\{-y} & {=4} & {x}&{=4}\\ {y} & {=-4}\end{array}, We know the first equation represents a horizontal, The second equation is most conveniently graphed, \(\begin{array}{rllrll}{y}&{=}&{6} & {2x+3y}&{=}&{12}\\{6}&{\stackrel{? x x 5 x+10(7-x) &=40 \\ Example 4.3.3. 4 3 { citation tool such as, Authors: Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith, Andrea Honeycutt Mathis. 7 Let \(x\) be the number of five dollar bills. x = x If the lines intersect, identify the point of intersection. If the lines are parallel, the system has no solution. This method of solving a system of equations is called solving by substitution,because we substituted an expression for \(q\) into the second equation. In order to solve such a problem we must first define variables. = 4 x = 10 endobj 14 3 = y Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and estimate solutions by graphing | 8.EE.C.8b, Graphing to solve systems of equations | 8.EE.C.8a,8.EE.C.8b,8.EE.C.8, Solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations; understand why solutions correspond to points of intersection | 8.EE.C.8a,8.EE.C.8, Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations; solve systems in two equations algebraically | 8.EE.C.8b,8.EE.C.8, Solve systems of equations using substitution and elimination | 8.EE.C.8b. 4 The number of quarts of fruit juice is 4 times the number of quarts of club soda. 3 In Example 27.2 we will see a system with no solution. The equations are dependent. We begin by solving the first equation for one variable in terms of the other. 2 Solve simple cases by inspection. Each point on the line is a solution to the equation. We also acknowledge previous National Science Foundation support under grant numbers 1246120, 1525057, and 1413739. This time, their job is to find a way to solve the systems. Heather has been offered two options for her salary as a trainer at the gym. + A\(\begin{cases} x + 2y = 8 \\x = \text-5 \end{cases}\), B\(\begin{cases} y = \text-7x + 13 \\y = \text-1 \end{cases}\), C\(\begin{cases} 3x = 8\\3x + y = 15 \end{cases}\), D\(\begin{cases} y = 2x - 7\\4 + y = 12 \end{cases}\). }\nonumber\]. = 6, { y Company B offers him a position with a salary of $24,000 plus a $50 commission for each stove he sells. Find the measure of both angles. = x { y \(\begin{cases}{y=2x4} \\ {4x+2y=9}\end{cases}\), \(\begin{cases}{y=\frac{1}{3}x5} \\ {x-3y=6}\end{cases}\), Without graphing, determine the number of solutions and then classify the system of equations: \(\begin{cases}{2x+y=3} \\ {x5y=5}\end{cases}\), \(\begin{array}{lrrlrl} \text{We will compare the slopes and intercepts} & \begin{cases}{2x+y=-3} \\ {x5y=5}\end{cases} \\ \text{of the two lines.} Lets see what happens in the next example. Substituting the value of \(3x\) into \(3x+8=15\): \(\begin {align} 3x+y &=15\\ 8 + y &=15\\y&=7 \end{align}\). How many ounces of coffee and how many ounces of milk does Alisha need? 1 Then explore how to solve systems of equations using elimination. Quiz 1: 5 questions Practice what you've learned, and level up on the above skills. + y y Without graphing, determine the number of solutions and then classify the system of equations: \(\begin{cases}{y=3x1} \\ {6x2y=12}\end{cases}\), \(\begin{array}{lrrl} \text{We will compare the slopes and intercepts} & \begin{cases}{y=3x1} \\ {6x2y=12}\end{cases} \\ \text{of the two lines.} 2 3 = The second equation is already solved for y, so we can substitute for y in the first equation. 3 = y = + 2 Here are graphs of two equations in a system. Keep students in groups of 2. = 8 5 x+10 y=40 In the next example, well first re-write the equations into slopeintercept form. x And if the solutions to the system are not integers, it can be hard to read their values precisely from a graph. A solution of a system of two linear equations is represented by an ordered pair (x, y). 4, { \Longrightarrow & y=7-x \end{array}\right)\nonumber\]. 4 = By the end of this section, you will be able to: Before you get started, take this readiness quiz. = Lesson 16 Vocabulary system of linear equations a set of two or more related linear equations that share the same variables . y + + 3 y & -5 x & - & 5 y & =& -35 \\ Pages 177 to 180 of I-ready math Practice and Problem Solving 8th Grade. y 1 12 When she spent 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer and 40 minutes circuit training she burned 690 calories. 2 2 + x 2 x Multiply one or both equations so that the coefficients of that variable are opposites. Then we will substitute that expression into the other equation. 3 x & - & 2 y & = & 3 There are infinitely many solutions to this system. 4 = The two lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts. 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The perimeter of a rectangle is 84. 3 Give students quiet think time for each problem and ask them to give a signal when they have an answer and a strategy. 6 x+2 y=72 \\ y Do you recognize that it is impossible to have a single ordered pair (x,y) that is a solution to both of those equations? Hence, we get \(x=6 .\) To find \(y,\) we substitute \(x=6\) into the first equation of the system and solve for \(y\) (Note: We may substitute \(x=6\) into either of the two original equations or the equation \(y=7-x\) ): \[\begin{array}{l} { Step 5. x 4x-6y=-26 -2x+3y=13. x