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Systems of linear equations practice quiz

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Solve the system of linear equations using a table.

1. y = x + 4
y = 3x- 8
a. (3, 7) c. (5, 7)
b. (6, 10) d. (5, 9)

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2. y = - x - 7
2
y=-3x+ 7
a. (6, - 1 1 ) c. (7, -3i1 )
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b. (4, -5) d. (5, -42)

Solve the system of linear equations using a graph.

3. y = 2 x - 1 5
y= 12-x
a. (5, -5) c. (8, 4)
b. (6, -3) d. (9, 3)

Solve the system of linear equations.

4. - 1 0 x+5 y=2 0
y=2x+5
a. (2, 9) c. (4, 13)
b. no solution d. all the points on the line y = 2x + 5

5. -6x+2y = 10
y = 3x + 5
a. no solution c. all the points on the line y = 3x + 5
b. (3, 14) d. (6, 23)

6. y = 4 x + 3
y = 3x+6
a. all the points on the line y = 4x + 3 c. (2, 1 1 )
b. (3, 15) d. no solution

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Use a graph to solve the equation. Check your solution.

1 1
7. - x + = - x + 1
2 2
a. 0 c. -1
b. 3 d. 1

Short Answer

1. Three bracelets and six necklaces cost $63. Two bracelets and five necklaces cost $51. How much does it
cost for four bracelets and four necklaces?

2. The global competition for the World Cup is broken up into six continental zones. The number of teams in
the Australian team's zone is three more than four times the number of teams in the Brazilian team's zone.
There is a total of 53 teams in both zones. How many teams are in each zone?

Use the table to find the break-even point. Check your solution.
3. C = lOx + 120
R=30x

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Solve the equation algebraically and graphically.

4. 1 x-1 =
y
-1 x +2

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Solve the system of linear equations using a graph.

5. y = 2 x - 3
y=-4x+9

Solve the system of linear equations using any method.

6. y = -6x+4
y-2x=-4

Solve the system of linear eq nations using the method of your choice.

7. 6x-4y = 7

2y = 3 x - 3 2-1

Other

In Exercises 1-3, (a) write a system of linear equations to represent the situation. Then, answer the
questions using (b) a table, (c) a graph, and (d) algebra.

1 . Extended Response A bouquet of lilies and tulips has 20 flowers. Lilies cost $3 each and tulips cost $2
each. The bouquet costs $48. How many lilies x and tulips y are in the bouquet?

Number of flowers: Number of lilies plus number of tulips is 20.

Cost of bouquet: $3 time number of lilies plus $2 times number of tulips is $48.

2. Extended Response Describe the graph of each type of system of two linear equations.
a. a system with one solution
b. a system with no solution
c. a system with infinitely many solutions

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3. Extended Response The graph shows the progress of two students walking to school.
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2.25

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0.25

5 JO 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 x
Time (minutes)
a. Which student left home first?
b. Compare the distances walked by the two students.
c. Compare the walking speeds of the two students.
d. Estimate how long it took each student to walk to school.

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Systems of linear equations practice quiz

Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b

KEY: system of linear equations I table MSC: Knowledge NOT: PE#5
2. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b
KEY: system of linear equations I table MSC: Knowledge NOT: PE#7
3. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b

KEY: system of linear equations I graph MSC: Comprehension

NOT: PE#lO
4. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b
KEY: system of linear equations MSC: Knowledge NOT: PE#6
5. ANS: c PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b

KEY: system of linear equations MSC: Knowledge NOT: PE#6

6. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b
KEY: system of linear equations MSC: Knowledge NOT: P E#8
7. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b
KEY: equation I multi-step I graph MSC: Knowledge NOT: PE#7

SHORT ANSWER

1. ANS:
$48

PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8

KEY: system of linear equations I application MSC: Analysis
NOT: P E # l O
2. ANS:
There are 10 teams in the Brazilian team's zone and 43 teams in the Australian team's zone.
PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8
KEY: system of linear equations I application MSC: Application
NOT: PE #12
3 . ANS:

1)}�1'. . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
,i'C 120 1 30 140 150 160 170 180
,;,�;J!.>, 0 30 60 90 120 150 180
(6, 180)

PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b

KEY: system of linear equations I table MSC: Knowledge NOT: PE #3

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4. ANS:
�y

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x=8
PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8a J 8.EE.8b

KEY: equation I multi-step I graph MSC: Knowledge NOT: PE #3

5. ANS:
(2, 1)

PTS: 1 DIF: Level 2 NAT: 8.EE.8a I 8.EE.8b

KEY: system of linear equations I graph MSC: Comprehension

6. ANS:
(1,-2)

PTS: 1 DIF: Level 2 NAT: 8.EE.8a 8.EE.8b

J

KEY: system oflinear equations MSC: Comprehension

7. ANS:
infinitely many solutions

PTS: 1 DIF: Level 2 NAT: 8.EE.8a 8.EE.8b

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KEY: system oflinear equations MSC: Comprehension

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OTHER

1. ANS:
a. x +y = 20
3x+2y = 48
b.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
24 22.5 21 19.5 18 16.5 15 13.5 12

8 lilies and 12 tulips

c. y

27

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8 lilies and 12 tulips
d. 20 - x = 24- 1.5x; x = 8, y = 20- 8 = 12; 8 lilies and 12 tulips
PTS: 1 DIF: Level 2 NAT:
8.EE.8 MSC: Analysis
KEY: system of linear equations I table I graph
NOT: P E # 5
2. ANS:
a. The graph is a pair of lines that intersect at one point.
b. The graph is a pair of parallel lines.
c. The graph is one line, because the two equations represent the same line.
PTS: 1 DIF: Level 1 NAT: 8.EE.8
KEY: system of linear equations I concept check MSC: Knowledge
NOT: PE #1
3. ANS:
a. Callie
b. Each student walked 2.25 miles.
c. Each student walked at a speed of 0.05 mile per minute.
d. It took each student about 45 minutes.

PTS: 1 DIF: Level 2 NAT: 8.EE.8

KEY: system of linear equations I application MSC: Analysis
NOT: P E # l 8