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Problem Set 1 FM Q2

The document contains a problem set for a finite mathematics course, including translations of mathematical sentences to expressions, evaluations, and solutions to word problems. It features various mathematical tasks such as solving equations, determining ticket sales, and calculating investments. Additionally, it requires solving systems of linear equations using substitution and elimination methods.

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Problem Set 1 FM Q2

The document contains a problem set for a finite mathematics course, including translations of mathematical sentences to expressions, evaluations, and solutions to word problems. It features various mathematical tasks such as solving equations, determining ticket sales, and calculating investments. Additionally, it requires solving systems of linear equations using substitution and elimination methods.

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Problem Set #1: Finite Mathematics 1 – Q2 Date Submitted:

Name & Section: Score:

I. Give the accurate translation of the following from mathematical sentences to


mathematical expressions and from mathematical expressions to sentences with proper
syntax. Evaluate the expression to get the solution set.
1. The difference of an unknown number and 9 is equal to the sum of thrice the unknown number
and three.

2. The product of the difference of 1 and three times the quantity twice x minus 4 is equal to the
difference of four times the quantity six minus x and 8.
3. Three times the quantity of the sum of four times y and nine is equal to the difference of seven
times the quantity of two minus five times y and twice y.
3𝑥−2 𝑥−3 5
4. + =
3 2 6

2 5
5. = 6𝑥−7
3𝑥−4

II. Show your complete solution for each word problem.

1. Admission tickets to the science fair were prices at $4 for senior high school students and $3
for junior high school students. If 810 tickets were sold and the total receipts were $2853, how
many of each ticket were sold?

2. The smaller of two numbers is 9 less than the larger and their sum is 37. Find the numbers.

3. Kristelle Mae wishes to realize a return of 12 percent on a total of two investments. If she has
$10,000 invested at 10%, how much additional money should be invested at 16%?

4. Clarizz can do a typing job in 4 hours while Sam can do the same job in 6 hours. How long will
it take if the job is done by the two of them together?

5. Determine how much water is required to dilute 15 liters of a solution that is 12 percent dye so
that a 5 percent dye solution is obtained.

III. Solve the systems of linear equations using both substitution and elimination
methods.
5𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 5 = 0
1. {
3𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3 = 0
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 4
2. {
6𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 3
𝑥+𝑦+𝑧 =2
3. { 6𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5𝑧 = 31
5𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 2𝑧 = 13
2𝑎 + 5𝑏 + 2𝑐 = −38
4. { 3𝑎 − 2𝑏 + 4𝑐 = 17
− 6𝑎 + 𝑏 − 7𝑐 = −12

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