Steps For Solving Real World Problems
Highlight the important information in the problem that will help write two equations.

Define your variables

Write two equations

Use one of the methods for solving systems of equations to solve.

Check your answers by substituting your ordered pair into the original equations.

Answer the questions in the real world problems. Always write your answer in complete sentences!

Solve the following:

Since my uncles farmyard appears to be overrun with dogs, and chickens, I asked him how many of each he had. He responded that his dogs and chickens had a total of 148 legs and 60 heads. How many dogs and how many chickens does my uncle have?

Solve by using a system of equations. You may solve it other ways to check but ONLY Submit your answer using a system of equations