homework_6.pdf

Homework 6 1. Solve each equation below for the variable. Visualize the bags of coins if

you are uncertain about a next step.

a. 24 – 6w = 7 + 5w

b. z + 3 = 29 – 2z

c. 8q + 16 = 15q - 33

2. Find the point of intersection of each pair of equations. Experiment with different methods. Some may seem easier for some problems and not for others. You might want to earn some extra good karma and do a problem in more than one way.

a. p = 3r – 8 and 2r + p = 22

b. 3f + 2g = 30 and f + 2g = 26

c. 2b – c = 3 and 6b = 5c -1

3. Here is part of the table of a linear function. Figure out the equation of the function.

Explain in words how you found the equation.

r s 4 8 6 14