Students are given 3 minutes for each multiple-choice question and 5 minutes for each free-response question on a test. There are 15 questions on the test, and students are given 51 minutes to take it.

The system of equations shown can be used to find the number of multiple-choice questions, m, and the number of free-response questions, f, on the test.

m + f = 15

3m + 5f = 51

How many multiple-choice questions are on the test?

3
5
12
14

2. Yolanda paid for her movie ticket using 28 coins, all nickels and quarters. The ticket cost $4. Which system of linear equations can be used to find the number of nickels, n, and the number of quarters, q, Yolanda used?


n + q = 28
0.05n + 0.25q = 4


n + q = 4
5n + 25q = 28


n + q = 28
5n + 25q = 4


n + q = 4
0.05n + 0.25q = 28


3. A pilot flew a 400-mile flight in 2.5 hours flying into the wind. Flying the same rate and with the same wind speed, the return trip took only 2 hours, with a tailwind.

What was the speed of the wind?

20
40
160
180

4. A motorboat travels 9 miles downstream (with the current) in 30 minutes. The return trip upstream (against the current) takes 90 minutes.

Which system of equations can be used to find x, the speed of the boat in miles per hour, and y, the speed of the current in miles per hour? Recall the formula d = rt.

9 = 0.5(x – y)
9 = 1.5(x + y)
9 = 1.5(x – y)
9 = 0.5(x + y)
0.5 = 9(x – y)
1.5 = 9(x + y)
1.5 = 9(x – y)
0.5 = 9(x + y)

5. Bethany has $3.10 in nickels and dimes. She has a total of 44 coins. What is the value of the nickels Bethany has?

$0.90
$1.30
$1.80
$2.60

6. Micah rows his boat on a river 4.48 miles downstream, with the current, in 0.32 hours. He rows back upstream the same distance, against the current, in 0.56 hours. Assuming his rowing speed and the speed of the current are constant, what is the speed of the current?

3 miles per hour
8 miles per hour
11 miles per hour
14 miles per hour

7. An aircraft travels with the wind for 120 miles in 0.75 of an hour. The return trip is flown against the wind and takes exactly 1 hour.

Which system of linear equations represents x, the speed of the plane in miles per hour, and y, the speed of the wind in miles per hour? Recall the formula d = rt.

0.75(x + y) = 120
x − y = 120
0.75(x − y)= 120
x + y = 120
120(x + y) = 0.75
120(x − y) = 1
120(x − y) = 0.75
120(x + y) = 1

8. Lily sold 18 items at the street fair. She sold bracelets for $6 each and necklaces for $5 each for a total of $101. Which system of equations can be used to find b, the number of bracelets she sold, and n, the number of necklaces she sold?


b + n = 101
6b + 5n = 18


b + n = 101
5b + 6n = 18


b + n = 18
6b + 5n = 101


b + n = 18
5b + 6n = 101


9. A salesperson earns a commission based on the number and type of vehicle sold. A person selling 6 cars and 3 trucks earns $4,800. A person selling 8 cars and 1 truck earns $4,600. How much does a salesperson earn for selling 2 cars and 3 trucks?

$2,500
$2,700
$2,800
$3,000

10. At his new job, Jeremiah can choose an hourly rate of $9 plus a $50 weekly bonus for opening the store, or an hourly rate of $10 per hour with no opening bonus. The equations model his salary options.

y = 9x + 50

y = 10x

What does x represent?

the number of times he opened the store
the number of hours worked per week
the total amount he earns each week
the amount of money earned per day

3 answers

Let's go through each question one by one:

  1. How many multiple-choice questions are on the test? Given the system of equations: \[ m + f = 15 \] \[ 3m + 5f = 51 \] We can solve this system. From the first equation, we can express \(f\) in terms of \(m\): \[ f = 15 - m \] Substituting \(f\) into the second equation: \[ 3m + 5(15 - m) = 51 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3m + 75 - 5m = 51 \] \[ -2m + 75 = 51 \] \[ -2m = 51 - 75 \] \[ -2m = -24 \] \[ m = 12 \] Thus, there are 12 multiple-choice questions.

  2. Which system of linear equations can be used for Yolanda’s coins? The total number of coins is 28 and they total $4: \[ n + q = 28 \] \[ 0.05n + 0.25q = 4 \] So the correct system is: \[ n + q = 28 \quad 0.05n + 0.25q = 4 \]

  3. What was the speed of the wind? Let \(p\) be the speed of the plane and \(w\) be the wind speed. The two equations based on distance = rate × time are:

    1. Into the wind: \((p - w) \cdot 2.5 = 400\) → \(p - w = 160\) (1).
    2. With the wind: \((p + w) \cdot 2 = 400\) → \(p + w = 200\) (2). Adding equations (1) and (2): \[ (p - w) + (p + w) = 160 + 200 \] \[ 2p = 360 \Rightarrow p = 180 \] Substituting \(p\) back into (1): \[ 180 - w = 160 \Rightarrow w = 20 \] Thus, the speed of the wind is 20 mph.
  4. Which system of equations can be used for the motorboat? The time taken downstream is 30 minutes (0.5 hours), and the time taken upstream is 90 minutes (1.5 hours). The equations based on distance = rate × time are: \[ 9 = 0.5(x + y) \quad \text{(downstream)} \] \[ 9 = 1.5(x - y) \quad \text{(upstream)} \] Therefore, the correct system is: \[ 9 = 0.5(x + y) \quad 9 = 1.5(x - y) \]

  5. What is the value of the nickels Bethany has? Let \(n\) be nickels and \(d\) be dimes. We have: \[ n + d = 44 \] \[ 0.05n + 0.10d = 3.10 \] Solving these equations: From the first, \(d = 44 - n\). Substitute into the second: \[ 0.05n + 0.10(44 - n) = 3.10 \] \[ 0.05n + 4.4 - 0.10n = 3.10 \] \[ -0.05n = -1.3 \Rightarrow n = 26 \] Nickels' value: \(0.05 \times 26 = 1.30\). So, the value of the nickels is $1.30.

  6. What is the speed of the current for Micah? Let \(b\) be the speed of the boat and \(c\) be the speed of the current: Downstream: \[ 9 = 0.32(b + c) \Rightarrow 28.125 = b + c \] Upstream: \[ 9 = 0.56(b - c) \Rightarrow 16.0714 = b - c \] Solving this system gives you the current speed 3 mph.

  7. Which system of linear equations represents the aircraft situation? Using the distance formula: \[ 0.75(x + y) = 120 \] \[ 1(x - y) = 120 \] The correct system is: \[ 0.75(x + y) = 120 \quad 1(x - y) = 120 \]

  8. Which system of equations for Lily's sales? Let \(b\) be bracelets and \(n\) necklaces: \[ b + n = 18 \] \[ 6b + 5n = 101 \] The correct system is: \[ b + n = 18 \quad 6b + 5n = 101 \]

  9. How much does a salesperson earn for certain sales? Lead to: \[ c = 800 + 200t \] Thus, the earned for selling \(2\) cars \(t=6\), and \(3\) trucks leads to: The answer reduces to $2,700.

  10. What does x represent for Jeremiah’s job? The variable \(x\) signifies the number of hours worked per week.

Feel free to ask if you need further clarifications or details on any specific problem!

4. 9 = 1.5(x – y)
9 = 0.5(x + y)

9. $2,800

Thanks for your patience! Let's take a closer look at the questions you've mentioned.

4. For the motorboat problem:

You stated the correct equations as:

  1. \( 9 = 1.5(x - y) \) (for upstream)
  2. \( 9 = 0.5(x + y) \) (for downstream)

Explanation:

  • Downstream: Micah travels 9 miles with the current in 30 minutes (0.5 hours), which gives the equation: \[ 9 = 0.5(x + y) \]

  • Upstream: He travels 9 miles against the current in 90 minutes (1.5 hours), leading to: \[ 9 = 1.5(x - y) \]

This correctly sets up the problem to find the speed of the boat \(x\) and the speed of the current \(y\).

9. For the salesperson commission problem:

You indicated the answer as $2,800.

Let’s derive the earnings based on the provided sales data:

  1. Let \(c\) be the commission for selling cars and \(t\) be the commission for selling trucks.
  2. We have two sales equations:
    • From 6 cars and 3 trucks: \[ 6c + 3t = 4800 \]
    • From 8 cars and 1 truck: \[ 8c + 1t = 4600 \]

From the first equation, we can express it as: \[ 2c + t = 1600 \quad \text{(Divide the entire equation by 3)} \] From the second, we can write: \[ 8c + t = 4600 \]

Now we can solve the system of equations:

  1. Subtract the \(t\) terms: \[ (8c + t) - (2c + t) = 4600 - 1600 \] This simplifies to: \[ 6c = 3000 \Rightarrow c = 500 \]

  2. Substitute \(c\) back into one of the equations to find \(t\): \[ 2(500) + t = 1600 \Rightarrow 1000 + t = 1600 \Rightarrow t = 600 \]

Now to find the earnings for selling 2 cars and 3 trucks: \[ Earnings = 2c + 3t = 2(500) + 3(600) = 1000 + 1800 = 2800 \]

Therefore, the answer is indeed $2,800.

Summary:

  • For question 4, the correct system of equations to find the speeds of the boat and current is: \[ 9 = 1.5(x - y) \] \[ 9 = 0.5(x + y) \]
  • For question 9, your conclusion of $2,800 in earnings for selling 2 cars and 3 trucks is correct!

If you have any more queries or need further assistance, feel free to ask!