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Melinda and Paula shovel driveways and sidewalks in the winter as a way to earn extra money. Together they shoveled 450 square feet of sidewalk in 30 minutes. Then Melinda shoveled for 20 minutes while Paula shoveled for 25 minutes to complete 345 square feet of driveway.30x + 30y = 45020x + 25y = 345

A
3 square feet per minute
B
6 square feet per minute
C
9 square feet per minute
D
15 square feet per minute
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The linear combination method is applied to a system of equations as shown.4(.25x + .5y = 3.75) → x + 2y = 15 (4x – 8y = 12) → x – 2y = 3 2x = 18

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A
(1,2)
B
(3,9)
C
(5,5)
D
(9,3)
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A personal trainer designs exercise plans based on a combination of strength-training and aerobic exercise. A beginner plan has 15 minutes per session of strength-training and 20 minutes per session of aerobic exercise for a total of 90 minutes of exercise in a week. An advanced plan has 20 minutes per session of strength-training and 30 minutes of aerobic exercise for a total of 130 minutes of exercise in a week.

A
Each plan utilizes a combination of 2 strength-training sessions and 2 aerobic exercise sessions per week.
B
Each plan utilizes a combination of 2 strength-training sessions and 3 aerobic exercise sessions per week.
C
Each plan utilizes a combination of 3 strength-training sessions and 2 aerobic exercise sessions per week.
D
Each plan utilizes a combination of 3 strength-training sessions and 3 aerobic exercise sessions per week.
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At what value of x do the graphs of the equations below intersect?2x − y = 65x + 10y = −10

A
Option
Option A
B
−2
C
2
D
Option
Option D
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Which statement describes the graph of the system of equations below?1.5x + 0.2y = 2.681.6x + 0.3y = 2.98

A
The lines are parallel.
B
The lines overlap at all points.
C
The lines intersect at (1.6,1.4).
D
The lines intersect at (3.1,0.5).
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The system of equations is solved using the linear combination method.What does 0 = −12 mean regarding the solution to the system?

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A
There are no solutions to the system because the equations represent parallel lines.
B
There are no solutions to the system because the equations represent the same line.
C
There are infinitely many solutions to the system because the equations represent parallel lines.
D
There are infinitely many solutions to the system because the equations represent the same line.
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The system of equations below has no solution.

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A
Four-thirds x = 42
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Fifteen-halves y = 33
Option C
D
0 = 0
Option D
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Karina uses the system of equations below to compare the monthly utility costs in July and December for electricity, x, and natural gas, y. 750x + 17y = 141.61300x + 30y = 75.90

A
The cost of natural gas is $0.17 per unit.
B
The cost of natural gas is $0.20 per unit.
C
The cost of natural gas is $0.72 per unit.
D
The cost of natural gas is $0.83 per unit.
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Which ordered pair is a solution to the system of linear equations?2x + 3y= 6–3x + 5y = 10

A
(0,2)
B
(2,0)
C
(3,2)
D
(2,3)
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The system of equations shown is solved using the linear combination methodWhat does 0 = 0 mean regarding the solution to the system?

Question illustration
A
There are no solutions to the system because the equations represent parallel lines.
B
There are no solutions to the system because the equations represent the same line.
C
There are infinitely many solutions to the system because the equations represent parallel lines.
D
There are infinitely many solutions to the system because the equations represent the same line.

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