Using Systems of Equations in Real World Situations

Today, we asked the question, "When will we ever use this type of math?" and found several types of problems that could be solved by using a system of equations. We talked about chemists mixing solutions of different strengths, stores making a granola mixture, and feeding hungry kids at a baseball game. The key to these types of problems is translating the problem into two equations.

Tonight's homework: Lesson 7.4 ( 46-51, all)