Algebra 2 3-1 Guided Practice: Solving Systems Using Tables and Graphs

By Matt Richardson
Last updated almost 3 years ago
18 Questions

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Solve It! There are 25 bikes and trikes at the park. The bikes and trikes have 60 wheels in all. In the graph, the red dots show sums of 25. The blue dots show 60-wheel combinations.

How many bikes and trikes are in the park?

  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
  • 60
  • Bikes
  • Trikes

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Take Note: Define system of equations.

Take Note: Define linear system.

Take Note: Define solution of a system.

Problem 1 Got It?
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Problem 2 Got It? If the growth rates continue, how long will each shark be when it is 25 years old?
HINT: Use the related equations and substitution or graphing. You may use Desmos or either of the Desmos calculators embedded below.

  • 47.95 cm
  • 55.75 cm
  • 59.5 cm
  • 62.25 cm
  • Greenland shark length
  • Spiny Dogfish shark length

Problem 2 Got It? Reasoning: Explain why growth rates for these sharks may not continue indefinitely.

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Problem 3 Got It?
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Take Note: The graphs of three different types of linear systems are shown on the right. Match each item on the left with the graph(s) it describes. Some items may be used more than once.

You may need to zoom out to see all of the items. You can also place each item from the left column by selecting it (click it) then selecting (clicking on) the category for it.

  • consistent
  • no solution
  • parallel lines
  • one solution
  • coinciding lines
  • inconsistent
  • infinitely many solutions
  • intersecting lines
  • dependent
  • independent

Problem 4 Got It? HINT: Consider the slope and y-intercept of each line.

Problem 4 Got It? HINT: Consider the slope and y-intercept of each line.

Problem 4 Got It? HINT: Consider the slope and y-intercept of each line.

🧠 Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the mathematical content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?