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Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Exercises

The document contains 5 word problems involving systems of linear equations in two variables. Each problem is solved in 3 steps: 1) representing the unknown variables, 2) devising the system of equations, and 3) solving the system to find the values of the unknowns. The problems cover a range of application domains including ages, coin amounts, speeds, mixtures, and investments.

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Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables Exercises

The document contains 5 word problems involving systems of linear equations in two variables. Each problem is solved in 3 steps: 1) representing the unknown variables, 2) devising the system of equations, and 3) solving the system to find the values of the unknowns. The problems cover a range of application domains including ages, coin amounts, speeds, mixtures, and investments.

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Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two

Variables Exercises
1. Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Exercises

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Mr. Ramos is twice as old as his son, Ray. Ten years ago, Mr. Ramos
was three times as old as Ray. What are the present ages of father and
son?

Step 1: Representation of Unknown Variables.


Let x be the age of the son
Let y be the age of the father

Step 2: Devise a Plan.


What is Equation 1?
 
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y=2x ✓
2x=y ✓
y-10=3(x-10) ✓
y-10=3x-30 ✓
3(x-10)=y-10 ✓
3x-30=y-10 ✓
What is Equation 2?
 
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y-10=3(x-10) ✓
y-10=3x-30 ✓
3(x-10)=y-10 ✓
3x-30=y-10 ✓
y=2x ✓
2x=y ✓
Step 3: Carry out the Plan
How old is Ray?
 
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20 years old ✓
20 ✓
20 yrs old ✓
20 yrs. old ✓
How old is Mr. Ramos?
 
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40 years old ✓
40 ✓
40 yrs. old ✓
40 yrs old ✓

2. Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Exercises

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In preparation for the coming holidays, Mrs. Castro made a withdrawal
of P675.00 consisting of five and ten-peso coins. If there were 85 coins
in all, how many fives and how many tens were in her withdrawal?

Step 1: Representation of Unknown Variables.


Let x be the number of 5-peso coins
Let y be the number of 10-peso coins

Step 2: Devise a Plan.


What is Equation 1?
 
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x+y=85 ✓
y+x=85 ✓
5x+10y=675 ✓
10y+5x=675 ✓
What is Equation 2?
 
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5x+10y=675 ✓
10y+5x=675 ✓
x+y=85 ✓
y+x=85 ✓
Step 3: Carry out the Plan
How many are 5-peso coins?
 
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35 pieces ✓
35 coins ✓
35 ✓
35 pcs ✓
35 pcs. ✓
How many are 10-peso coins?
 
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50 pieces ✓
50 coins ✓
50 ✓
50 pcs ✓
50 pcs. ✓

3. Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Exercises

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Two cars travel toward each other from points 500 kilometers apart.
The two cars meet in 4 hours. What is the average speed of each car if
one travels 15 kilometers per hour faster than the other?

Step 1: Representation of Unknown Variables.


Let x be the average speed of slower car
Let y be the average speed of faster car

Step 2: Devise a Plan.


What is Equation 1?
 
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y=x+15 ✓
y=15+x ✓
x+15=y ✓
15+x=y ✓
x+y=500/4 ✓
x+y=125 ✓
y+x=500/4 ✓
y+x=125 ✓
125=x+y ✓
125=y+x ✓
500/4=x+y ✓
500/4=y+x ✓
What is Equation 2?
 
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x+y=500/4 ✓
x+y=125 ✓
y+x=500/4 ✓
y+x=125 ✓
125=x+y ✓
125=y+x ✓
500/4=x+y ✓
500/4=y+x ✓
y=x+15 ✓
y=15+x ✓
x+15=y ✓
15+x=y ✓
Step 3: Carry out the Plan
What is the average speed of the slower car?
 
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55 km/hr ✓
55 kilometers/hour ✓
55 ✓
55 km./hr. ✓
What is the average speed of the faster car?

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70 km/hr ✓
70 kilometers/hour ✓
70 ✓
70 km./hr. ✓

4. Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Exercises

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Nora works at a Drug Company as a chemist. To meet the clients’ de-
mands, she was told to prepare 100 liters of 25% alcohol solution. They
have on hand a 15% solution and a 40% solution which she thought of
mixing. How many liters of each solution will be required to make the
mixture?

Step 1: Representation of Unknown Variables.


Let x be the number of liters of 15% solution
Let y be the number of liters of 40% solution

Step 2: Devise a Plan.


(note: when writing a decimal number, include two decimal places)
What is Equation 1?
 
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x+y=100 ✓
y+x=100 ✓
100=x+y ✓
100=y+x ✓
0.15x+0.40y=0.25(100) ✓
0.15x+0.40y=(0.25)(100) ✓
0.15x+0.40y=25 ✓
0.15x+0.40y=(0.25)100 ✓
0.15x+0.40y=100(0.25) ✓
0.15x+0.40y=(100)(0.25) ✓
What is Equation 2?
 
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0.15x+0.40y=0.25(100) ✓
0.15x+0.40y=(0.25)(100) ✓
0.15x+0.40y=25 ✓
0.15x+0.40y=(0.25)100 ✓
0.15x+0.40y=100(0.25) ✓
0.15x+0.40y=(100)(0.25) ✓
x+y=100 ✓
y+x=100 ✓
100=x+y ✓
100=y+x ✓
Step 3: Carry out the Plan
How many liters of 15% solution is required?
 
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60 L ✓
60 liters ✓
60 ✓
60 Liters ✓
How many liters of 40% solution is required?
 
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40 L ✓
40 liters ✓
40 ✓
40 Liters ✓

5. Applications of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables


Exercises

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From the earnings of her husband abroad, Mrs. Cruz invested P20,
000.00. She deposited one part in a bank at 5% interest annually and
part at a cooperative at 7% interest annually. On these investments,
she gets an income of P1, 160.00 a year. How much did she invest at
each rate?

Step 1: Representation of Unknown Variables.

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Let x be the amount invested at 5% interest annually
Let y be the amount invested at 7% interest annually

Step 2: Devise a Plan.


The principle involved is I=Prt.
(note: when writing a decimal number, include two decimal places)
What is Equation 1?
 
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x+y=20,000 ✓
y+x=20,000 ✓
20,000=x+y ✓
20,000=y+x ✓
0.05x+0.07y=1,160 ✓
0.07y+0.05x=1,160 ✓
1,160=0.05x+0.07y ✓
1,160=0.07y+0.05x ✓
What is Equation 2?
 
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0.05x+0.07y=1,160 ✓
0.07y+0.05x=1,160 ✓
1,160=0.05x+0.07y ✓
1,160=0.07y+0.05x ✓
x+y=20,000 ✓
y+x=20,000 ✓
20,000=x+y ✓
20,000=y+x ✓
Step 3: Carry out the Plan
How much is invested at 5% interest rate?
 
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P12,000.00 ✓
12,000.00 ✓
12000.00 ✓
12,000.00 pesos ✓
12,000 ✓
12000 ✓
P12,000 ✓
P12000 ✓
12,000 pesos ✓
12000 pesos ✓
How much is invested at 7% interest rate?
 
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P8,000.00 ✓
8,000.00 ✓
8000.00 ✓
8,000.00 pesos ✓
8,000 ✓
8000 ✓
8,000 ✓
8000 ✓
8000 pesos ✓
8000 pesos ✓

Total of marks: 20

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