1. Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems
Points to remember…
We will solve using elimination or substitution
Solutions will be positive
Solutions will be written as a statement, not an ordered pair.

2. In one week, Violins-R-Us music store sold 7 violins for a total of $ Two different types of violins were sold. One type cost $200 and the other cost $300. How many of each type did the store sell?
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3. Mrs. Hinds is giving a 46 question test that is worth a total of 150 points. There are three-point and five-point questions. How many of each are on the test?
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4. A store sold 32 pairs of jeans for a total of $1050
A store sold 32 pairs of jeans for a total of $ Brand A sold for 30 per pair and Brand B sold for $35 per pair. How many of each brand were sold?
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5. You spend $13 to rent five movies for the weekend
You spend $13 to rent five movies for the weekend. New releases rent for $3 and regular movies rent for $2. How many of each type of movie did you rent?
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6. Mrs. Guest bought centerpieces to put on each table at a math party
Mrs. Guest bought centerpieces to put on each table at a math party. She spent $ There are 8 tables, each requiring either a candle or a vase. Candles cost $3 and vases cost $ How many of each type did Mrs. Guest buy?
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7. Emma has a total of 25 coins, all nickels and quarters
Emma has a total of 25 coins, all nickels and quarters. The total value is $3.85, Find the number of nickels and quarters that Emma has. Equation 1: Equation 2: