Question

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ABC game store sells new games, n, for $19 and used games, u, for $9. The store earned $7500 in revenue last month. The store sold 4 times as many used games as new games. Write a system of equations that represents this scenario.

Answer 1

Okay. So since we're using systems of equations we are going to use 2 equation. Do you know the first equation?

Answer 2

no i dont haha

Answer 3

Okay, so. Using our variables let's try 19n+9u=?

Answer 4

okay so...

Answer 5

im really not good at math im sorry haha

Answer 6

19n+9u=7500, understand where I got that?

Answer 7

yes from the given information correct?

Answer 8

Correct. 19n represents new games, 9u represents used games.

Answer 9

so thats it for the equation then?

Answer 10

That's 1 equation. In a system of equation there is 2 equations

Answer 11

ohhhh okay, so how would the second one be created

Answer 12

The store sold 4 times as many used games as new games will be our second equation. How would we write that?

Answer 13

ummm im sorry i have no clue

Answer 14

Then, let's break it down.

Answer 15

4 times as many used games, so what should we write?

Answer 16

ummm 4 times u?

Answer 17

Which can also be written as 4u.

Answer 18

okay yes 4u

Answer 19

would it be a plus sign next?

Answer 20

Hmmm. Why would it be plus?

Answer 21

ahhh i have no clue..

Answer 22

Okay, It says 4 times as many used games than new games.

Answer 23

Seems to me like we are comparing.

Answer 24

comparing??

Answer 25

We are comparing the used games and new games.

Answer 26

Okay im sorry im awful at this haha

Answer 27

With that information, since we're *comparing*, what would our second equation be?

Answer 28

Hint: We are going to use our u and n variable in this problem. The question being is whether your going to divide, multiply, add, or subtract?

Answer 29

umm divide?

Answer 30

Well, no. Let's take another look

Answer 31

multiplication?

Answer 32

So, how would it be multiplication?

Answer 33

so like 4u times something n?

Answer 34

So we are on the right track. 4u?n. We just need to know what ? is.

Answer 35

would the ? involve any of the numbers given in the question?

Answer 36

No, ? Would involve wither multiplication, division, subtraction, or addition.

Answer 37

sooooo im totally lost

Answer 38

OK. It says as many used games as new ones. Right?

Answer 39

Remember what I was talking about with **comparing**?

Answer 40

When we compare, do we add,multiply, divide, or subtract?

Answer 41

Okay, which part did I confuse you on?

Answer 42

haha idk im not very bright when it comes to math, but are we adding?

Answer 43

i really just need to figure this out haha

Answer 44

its getting late haha

Answer 45

When we compare two things we subtract. Since we are comparing used and new games, we are subtracting. So, now what's our second equation

Answer 46

so 4u-n?

Answer 47

thats so wrong i bet

Answer 48

Correct! What's our system of equations?

Answer 49

OH SWEET

Answer 50

sooo its 19n+9u=7500 and 4u-n

Answer 51

Correct!

Answer 52

Literally, thank you so much for helping me, spending your time to help me. It means a lot! Thank you!

Answer 53

You are very welcome.:)

Answer 54

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