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consistencyand
independencein the context of these systems. These concepts help in determining whether a system has one solution, no solutions, or infinitely many solutions. Real-world applications include budgeting for school gym equipment, calculating the number of toys in a box, and determining the profit from selling tools at a garage sale. The elimination method is presented as a reliable and straightforward approach for solving these types of problems, making it a valuable skill for students and professionals alike.
| | 11 Theory slides |
| | 8 Exercises - Grade E - A |
| | Each lesson is meant to take 1-2 classroom sessions |
Maya is researching a toy factory that currently produces robot action figures and car toys.
These toys are sold to stores in boxes. The total weight of the content of each box is of 20 kilograms. Each robot weighs 45 kilogram and each car weighs 110 kilogram. If x is the number of robots and y the number of cars in a box, the given information can be expressed by a linear equation. 4/5x + 1/10y = 20 Also, each robot and each car are sold to the stores for $15 and $5, respectively. The factory makes $500 for each box sold to a store. This information can also be written as an equation. 15x + 5y = 500 These equations can be combined to form a system of linear equations. 45x + 110y = 20 15x + 5y = 500 Solve this system of equations without graphing. How many robots and cars are there in each box?
Sometimes the equations of a system can be rewritten in a way that is easier to work with. As an example, consider the following system of linear equations. x + 2y = 3 & (I) 12x - y = - 12 & (II) In Equation (II), the coefficient of the variable x is a fraction. It would be easier to solve the system if all the coefficients were integers. It is possible to rewrite the system using equivalent systems.
In a system of equations, an equivalent system can be created by replacing one equation with the sum of two or more equations in the system or by replacing an equation with a multiple of itself. An equation can be also replaced by the sum of that equation and a multiple of another equation in the system.
The system described above is shown below. ax+by=c dx+ey+α (ax+by)=f+α c It is already known that ( x_1, y_1) is a solution to the first equation of this new system. It needs to be verified that the ordered pair is also a solution to the second equation. a x_1+b y_1=c ✓ d x_1+e y_1+α (a x_1+b y_1)? =f+α c Since ( x_1, y_1) is a solution to the original system, it is known that a x_1+b y_1=c and that d x_1+e y_1=f. These two expressions can be substituted into the second equation above.
Therefore, ( x_1, y_1) is also a solution to the second equation of the new system. This means that this ordered pair is a solution to the system formed by the first equation of the original system and the sum of the first equation and a multiple of the second equation. a x_1+b y_1=c ✓ d x_1+e y_1+α (a x_1+b y_1)=f+α c ✓
Given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing one equation with the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other equation produces an equivalent system. This fact is used to solve systems of equations by the Elimination Method. Consider an example system of linear equations. 3x+2y=6 & (I) y=2x-11 & (II) To solve the system by using the Elimination Method, there are five steps to follow.
Remove parentheses
Commutative Property of Addition
Add and subtract terms
Note that this step results in an equation in only one variable. This equation can be solved by dividing both sides by 7.
In this system, the value of y is - 3. Therefore, the solution to the system of equations, which is the point of intersection of the lines, is (4,- 3), or x=4, y=- 3.
For each system of linear equations, verify whether the coordinate pair is a solution.
A vlogger that Diego likes to watch bought silver and gold to make Olympic-style medals. The vlogger will show the process of making the medals as a multi-video series.
The price of gold is about $2000 per ounce, while the price of of silver is about $25 per ounce. The vlogger spent a total of $7075 in both silver and gold. Let g and s be the ounces of gold and silver, respectively, that the vlogger bought. Then, the given information can be modeled by a linear equation. 25s + 2000g = 7075 Diego notes that if he subtracts 50 times the number of ounces of gold from 5 times the number of ounces of silver, there would still be 65 ounces left. This can also be written as an equation. 5s - 50g = 65 A system of equations is obtained by combining these two equations. 25s + 2000g = 7075 & (I) 5s - 50g = 65 & (II)
Solve the system of equations graphically.
Solve the system of equations using the Substitution Method.
Solve the system of equations using the Elimination Method.
Interpret the system in terms of consistency and independence.
See solution.
See solution.
See solution.
The system is consistent and independent.
First write the equations in slope-intercept form.
Isolate one variable in an equation.
Recall that equivalent systems have the same solution.
A system of equations can be inconsistent, consistent dependent, or consistent independent.
To solve the system graphically, first each equation should be written in slope-intercept form. The variable s will arbitrarily be considered as the dependent variable, and g will be the independent variable.
(I): .LHS /25.=.RHS /25.
(I): Write as a sum of fractions
(II): .LHS /5.=.RHS /5.
(II): Write as a difference of fractions
(I), (II): a* b/c=a/c* b
(I), (II): Calculate quotient
(I), (II): Identity Property of Multiplication
(I): LHS-80g=RHS-80g
(II): LHS+10g=RHS+10g
Now, both equations can be graphed on the same coordinate plane.
Looking at the graph, it can be seen that the solution is about 3 ounces of gold and a bit more than 40 ounces of silver. In this case, since the point of intersection is not a lattice point, finding the exact solution is not possible.
To solve the system using the Substitution Method, first a variable should be isolated from one of the equations. It seems easier to isolate s on Equation (II).
(II): .LHS /5.=.RHS /5.
(II): Write as a difference of fractions
(II): a* b/c=a/c* b
(II): Calculate quotient
(II): Identity Property of Multiplication
(II): LHS+10g=RHS+10g
(I): s= 10g + 13
The vlogger bought 3 ounces of gold. It is possible to calculate the number of ounces of silver he purchased by substituting this value for s into Equation (II).
Therefore, the vlogger has 43 ounces of silver.
To solve this system using the Elimination Method, it is important to remember that equivalent systems share the same solution. Equation (I) can be divided by 5 so that the variable s has the same coefficient in both equations.
(I): .LHS /5.=.RHS /5.
(I): Write as a sum of fractions
(I): a* b/c=a/c* b
(I): Calculate quotient
Now, to continue solving using the Elimination Method, Equation (II) will be subtracted from Equation (I).
(I): Subtract (II)
(I): Distribute - 1
(I): Add and subtract terms
(I): .LHS /450.=.RHS /450.
The vlogger has 3 ounces of gold this time, too. This value can be substituted into Equation (II) to find out how many ounces of silver he has.
In this case, using the Elimination Method might be a little more intuitive than using the Substitution Method. Note that both of these methods are more reliable than solving the system graphically.
To interpret the system in terms of the independence and consistency, these concepts should be reviewed.
| Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consistent System | A system of equations that has at least one solution. |
| Inconsistent System | A system of equations that has no solution. |
| Dependent System | A system of equations with infinitely many solutions. |
| Independent System | A system of equations that has exactly one solution. |
Since the system has exactly one solution, it is both consistent and independent.
As part of his student council duties, Tadeo is in charge of getting equipment for the school gym. At the moment, the gym needs new basketballs and volleyballs. Each basketball costs $75 and each volleyball costs $50. The gym's budget is $1400.
Tadeo can only go to the store once to buy the equipment. Each basketball weighs 22 ounces and each volleyball weighs 10 ounces. The total weight of the purchased balls is 364 ounces. For Tadeo to be able to spend all the budget in one go, the number of basketballs b and volleyballs v need to satisfy the following system of linear equations. 75b + 50v = 1400 & (I) 22b + 10v = 364 & (II)
Solve the system using the Elimination Method.
Verify the answer from Part A.
Interpret the system in terms of the consistency and independence.
See solution.
See solution.
The system is consistent and independent.
What is the easiest way for a variable to have the same coefficient in both equations?
Substitute the values from Part A into the original system of equations.
A system of equations can be inconsistent, consistent independent, or consistent dependent.
To solve the system using the Elimination Method, the coefficients of one variable have to be same to eliminate the term by adding or subtracting. Looking at the system, it can be noted that dividing Equation (I) by -5 will achieve this purpose.
(I): .LHS /(- 5).=.RHS /(- 5).
(I): Write as a sum of fractions
(I): a* b/c=a/c* b
(I): Put minus sign in front of fraction
a+(- b)=a-b
(I): Calculate quotient
Now, v has opposite coefficients. Therefore, by adding the equations, this variable will be eliminated.
(I): Add (II)
(I): Remove parentheses
(I): Add and subtract terms
(I): .LHS /7.=.RHS /7.
Since b=12, Tadeo can buy and carry 12 basketballs. To find the number of volleyballs he can buy, this value will be substituted into Equation (II).
Therefore, Tadeo can buy and carry 12 basketballs and 10 volleyballs.
To verify the solution, the values found in Part A need to be substituted into the system of equations.
| Equation (I) | Equation (II) | |
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| Equation | 75b + 50v = 1400 | 22b + 10v = 364 |
| Substitute | 75( 12) + 50( 10) = 1400 | 22( 12) + 10( 10) = 364 |
| Simplify | 1400 = 1400 ✓ | 364 = 364 ✓ |
The values verify both equations of the system. Therefore, the solution is correct.
To interpret the system in terms of independence and consistency, these concepts will be reviewed.
| Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consistent System | A system of equations that has at least one solution. |
| Inconsistent System | A system of equations that has no solution. |
| Dependent System | A system of equations with infinitely many solutions. |
| Independent System | A system of equations that has exactly one solution. |
Since the system has exactly one solution, the system is both consistent and independent.
Ignacio is looking through his dad's toolbox to see if there are any duplicates that can be sold at a garage sale. He discovers that there are some extra hammers and wrenches.
In fact, the number of wrenches is equal to the difference between 13 and twice the number of hammers. He figures out that if he sells each hammer at $7 and each wrench at $3.50, he will make a profit of $45.50. If h and w are the number of hammers and wrenches, respectively, the information can be written as a system of equations. w = 13 - 2h & (I) 7h + 3.50w = 45.50 & (II)
Solve the system of equations using the Elimination Method.
Interpret the system in terms of consistency and independence.
See solution.
The system is consistent and dependent.
In Equation (I), group the variable terms on the same side.
A system of equations can be inconsistent, consistent independent, or consistent dependent.
To solve the system using the Elimination Method, all the variables should be on the same side of the equation in both equations. This can be achieved by adding 2h to both sides of Equation (I).
w = 13 - 2h & (I) 7h + 3.50w = 45.50 & (II) ⇕ 2h+w = 13 & (I) 7h + 3.50w = 45.50 & (II) Now, a variable needs to have the same or opposite coefficients in both equations. This can be achieved by multiplying Equation (I) by 3.5.
(I): LHS * 3.5=RHS* 3.5
(I): Distribute 3.5
(II): Subtract (I)
(II): Distribute - 1
(II): Subtract terms
By doing these operations, Equation (II) becomes an identity, or a true statement. This means that this system of equations has infinitely many solutions. Realizing this, Ignacio thinks that it is too big of a coincidence and decides to count the tools again and change the prices before going to the garage sale.
To interpret the system in terms of consistency and independence, these concepts should be reviewed.
| Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consistent System | A system of equations that has at least one solution. |
| Inconsistent System | A system of equations that has no solution. |
| Dependent System | A system of equations with infinitely many solutions. |
| Independent System | A system of equations that has exactly one solution. |
Since the system has infinitely many solutions, the system is consistent and dependent. In a system of linear equations, if the system is dependent, then the equations that make the system are equations of coincidental lines.
LaShay is on the track and field team at school. She has two tracks nearby her home where she trains for races. She is trying to remember the lengths of the tracks.
Solve the system of equations using the Elimination Method.
Interpret the system in terms of consistency and independence.
See solution.
The system is inconsistent.
Make the coefficients of a variable term the same in both equations.
A system of equations can be inconsistent, consistent independent, or consistent dependent.
To solve the system using the Elimination Method, a variable term first needs to have the same coefficient in both equations. To achieve this, the first equation will be multiplied by 3.
The y-variable has the same coefficient in both equations. Now, Equation (II) can be subtracted from Equation (I).
(I): Subtract (II)
Equation (I) was reduced to a false statement. Because of this, the equation has no solution. Knowing this, LaShay realizes that she does not remember the lengths of the tracks and decides to properly measure the tracks to prepare her training plan.
To interpret the system in terms of consistency and independence, these concepts should be reviewed.
| Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consistent System | A system of equations that has at least one solution. |
| Inconsistent System | A system of equations that has no solution. |
| Dependent System | A system of equations with infinitely many solutions. |
| Independent System | A system of equations that has exactly one solution. |
Since the system has no solution, it is an inconsistent system.
Solve the system of linear equations to find the values of x and y.
At the beginning of this lesson, a system of equations was introduced for the number of toys in a box. In both equations, x is the number of robots and y the number of cars. 45x + 110y = 20 & (I) 15x + 5y = 500 & (II) Solve this system without graphing. How many robots and cars are there in each box?
(I): LHS * 10=RHS* 10
(I): Distribute 10
(I): Commutative Property of Multiplication
(I): a/c* b = a* b/c
(I): Calculate quotient
(II): .LHS /5.=.RHS /5.
(II): Write as a sum of fractions
(II): a* b/c=a/c* b
(II): Calculate quotient
(I), (II): Identity Property of Multiplication
Now that the variable y has the same coefficient in both equations, Equation (II) will be subtracted from Equation (I). Then, Equation (I) will be solved for the x-variable.
(I): Subtract (II)
Therefore, there are 20 robots in each box. Now, the value of x will be substituted into Equation (II) to find the value of y.
There are 40 cars in each box.
What is the solution to the system of equations? 3x-4y+2z=13 x+y+2z=12 5y-2z=-3
We are given a system with three equations and three variables. By paying close attention, we can see that the coefficient of the z-variable in the third equation is opposite to the coefficient of the same variable in the first two equations. Let's start by adding the third equation to both the first and second equations to eliminate the z-variable in Equations (I) and (II).
Let's now multiply the second equation by -3 and add it to the first. This way, we will eliminate the x-variable and will be able to solve for y.
Now that we know the value of the y-variable, we can substitute 1 for y in Equations (II) and (III) in order to solve for x and z.
The solution to the system of equations is x=3, y=1, and z=4. If we write this as a three-dimensional point, we have (3,1,4).