document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1189810>Question 1189810</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Miguel and Javier went to an arcade where the machines took tokens.  Miguel played 9 games of ping pong and 5 games of pinball, using a total of 29 tokens.  At the same time, Javier played 3 games of ping pong and 1 game of pinball, using up 7 tokens. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Part A:  Write a system of equation to model this situation </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Miguel and Javier went to an arcade where the machines took tokens. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Miguel played 9 games of ping pong and 5 games of pinball, using a total of 29 tokens. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "At the same time, Javier played 3 games of ping pong and 1 game of pinball, using up 7 tokens.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Part A: Write a system of equation to model this situation.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x be the number of tokens to play ping pong,\r\n" );
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document.write( "    y be the number of tokens to play pinball.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then the system of equation is as you read the problem\r\n" );
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document.write( "    9x + 5y = 29   tokens  (as Miguel played)\r\n" );
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document.write( "    3x +  y =  7   tockens (as Javier played).\r\n" );
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document.write( "Solved and completed.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "For many similar problems, &nbsp;writing systems of equations &nbsp;(setup) &nbsp;is usually quite simple routine part of the solution.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The key words in this activity, &nbsp;that may help to a beginner student, &nbsp;are &nbsp;\"write equations as you read the problem\".\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "These words define an instruction for you \"what to do\" : &nbsp;read the problem first and then re-read it<BR>\n" );
document.write( "as many times as you need to get full understanding of the condition and understanding on what to do.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "To extend your practice/knowledge, &nbsp;see the lessons\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/lessons/Roses-and-violets.lesson>Roses and violets</A> \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/Counting-calories-and-grams-of-fat-in-combined-food.lesson>Counting calories and grams of fat in combined food</A>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/lessons/A-theater-group-made-appearances-in-two-cities.lesson>A theater group made appearances in two cities</A>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/lessons/Exchange-problems-solved-using-systems-of-linear-equations.lesson>Exchange problems solved using systems of linear equations</A> \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/lessons/Typical-word-problems-on-systems-of-2-equations-in-2-unknowns.lesson>Typical word problems on systems of 2 equations in 2 unknowns</A> \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/lessons/How-to-algebreze-and-to-solve-this-problem-on-2-eqns-in-2-unknwns.lesson>HOW TO algebreze and solve this problem on 2 equations in 2 unknowns</A> \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "After reading these lessons, &nbsp;you will tackle such problems without asking for help from outside.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The lesson to learn from my post is THIS :\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The internal combustion engine needs to turn on the ignition first to start working.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Likewise, begin your work on solving word problems saying &nbsp;\" write equation/equations as you read the problem \".\r<BR>\n" );
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