Writing and Solving Systems
Writing and Solving Systems
For each scenario, write a system of two equations. Then solve. Tell what each coordinate represents. 1. A professional organizer charges a $45 consultation fee, plus $20 per hour. Her competitor charges a $30 consultation fee, plus $26 per hour. When do the organizers charge the same amount?
2.
The length of a rectangle is 3 more than its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 58 cm. What are the rectangles dimensions?
3.
Carla and Benicio work in a mens clothing store. They earn commission from each suit and each pair of shoes they sell. For selling 3 suits and one pair of shoes, Carla has earned $47 in commission. For selling 7 suits and 2 pairs of shoes, Benicio has earned $107 in commission. How much do the salespeople earn for the sale of a suit? for the sale of a pair of shoes?
4. The sum of two numbers is 39. The greater number is 5 less than 3 times the smaller number. What are the two numbers?
5.
Adam has dimes and quarters in his pocket. There are 28 coins in all, and they are worth $4.60 altogether. How many quarters does Adam have? Dimes?
6.
At a pet store, Rhonda paid $11.50 for 3 dog bowls and 4 bones. Kelly paid $13 for 2 dog bowls and 8 bones. How much will Andrew pay for 4 dog bowls and 2 bones?