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Exercises: Solving Real-World and Mathematical Problems with Systems of Linear Equations

Work through each section in order. For word problems, define your variables, write two equations, solve, and interpret your answer in a full sentence. Show your work where indicated.

Grade 8·22 problems·~30 min·Common Core Math - Grade 8·standard·8-ee-c-8c

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Recall / Warm-Up

Is the pair $x = 4$ , $y = 1$ a solution of the system $x + y = 5$ and $2x - y = 7$ ?

Yes — it satisfies both equations.

No — it satisfies only the first equation.

No — it satisfies only the second equation.

No — it satisfies neither equation.