Solving Systems: Introduction to Linear Combinations Answers

Mira picked two numbers from a bowl. The difference of the two numbers was 4, and the sum of one-half of each number was 18. The system that represents Mira’s numbers is below. x – y = 4x + y = 18Which two numbers did Mira pick?

What is the solution to this system of linear equations?2x + 3y = 37x – 3y = 24

Fiona and her friends went to a smoothie shop. They ordered three strawberry smoothies and two protein shakes for a total of $24.00. Last week they ordered one strawberry smoothie and four protein shakes for a total of $25.50. The system that represents their purchases is below.x + 4y = 25.503x + 2y = 24.00What is the price of a protein shake?

What is the solution to this system of linear equations?y − x = 6y + x = −10