Mathematics Grade 5 15 min

Solve a system of equations using substitution word problems

Solve a system of equations using substitution word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the variables and define two equations from a real-world word problem involving a system of linear equations with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Solve a system of two linear equations in two variables derived from a word problem using the substitution method, showing all steps, with 75% accuracy.
  • Explain the meaning of the solution to a system of equations in the context of the original word problem, including units, with 100% accuracy.
  • Apply the substitution method to solve a system of equations presented in a word problem to determine the values of two unknown variables, demonstrating proficiency by correctly answering at least 3 out of 4 application problems.

Tutorial Preview

1

An eraser costs $1. A pen costs 4 times as much. How much does the pen cost?

2

A small juice is $2. A large juice is 3 times as much. What is the total cost for one of each?

3

A hat costs $5. A scarf costs 3 times as much. How much more does the scarf cost?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A sticker costs $1. A notebook costs 5 times as much. How much is the notebook?
0.$4
1.$5
2.$6
3.$1
Easy
A cupcake costs $2. A small cake costs 3 times as much. What is the total cost for both?
0.$6
1.$5
2.$8
3.$9
Easy
A crayon is $1. A marker is 6 times as much. How much more does the marker cost?
0.$5
1.$6
2.$7
3.$4

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You'll be able to: Identify the variables and define two equations from a real-world word problem involving a system of linear equations with at least 80% accuracy; Solve a system of two linear equations in two variables derived from a word….

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