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Linear Systems – TEST Name:____________________

Ms Joseph
Unit 1 Test: Linear Systems
Total
Show all work in the space provided. Full marks will be given for clear and complete solutions. / 40 =

KNOWLEDGE

1. Solve the following linear systems by the method indicated. If the question is completed using another method than
the one indicated, full marks will not be given. Make sure to include final statements.

(a) by method of GRAPHING.

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(1) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
(2) 𝑦 = 𝑥 – 1

(b) by method of SUBSTITUTION.

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(1) 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2
(2) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 9

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 (c) by method of ELIMINATION.
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(1) 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 13
(2) −2𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 2

APPLICATION

2. Use the graphing method to solve the following word problem. (6 marks)

Bell charges a setup fee of $100 and $30/month

for an internet plan. Rogers charges a $150 setup
fee and a $20 monthly fee. If you plan to keep the
internet service for 1 year, which plan should you
choose? Explain.
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Linear Systems – TEST Name:____________________
Ms Joseph

3. Use either substitution or elimination to solve the following word problem. (6 marks)

The cost of running a car in the city is $0.42/km. The cost is $0.33/km on the highway. In one month, Cheryl drove
1200 km and the total cost was $457.02. How many kilometers did she drive in the city?

Pg. Total 3
 David works part-time for a bike repair shop. He earns $1 for each tire he installs and $4 for each gear mechanism
he assembles. If he did a total of 50 installations and assemblies and earned $92, how many tires did he install?

THINKING & INQUIRY

4. Use either the method of substitution or elimination to solve the following word problems. (7 marks)
A swimming pool has a perimeter of 96 m. The length is 3 m more than twice the width. Find the length and width of the
pool. What is the area of the pool?