Algebra 1 6-4 Independent Practice: Applications of Linear Systems

Vocabulary: What is the relationship between income and expenses before a break-even point is reached? What is the relationship between income and expenses after a breakeven point is reached?

Which method would you use to solve the following system?

Reasoning: One brand of cranberry-apple drink is 15% cranberry juice. Another brand is 40% cranberry juice. You would like to combine the brands to make a drink that is 25% cranberry juice. Without calculating, which brand of juice will you need more of to make your drink? Explain.

Reflection: Math Success