Lesson 18
More Applications of Linear Systems
The Birthday Party Planner
1 / 7Mia's birthday is coming up, and she has big plans. But first, she needs to figure out two things — and each one needs a different kind of math.
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Challenge 1: The Bracelet Business
Mia spent $60 on party supplies. To earn the money back, she's making friendship bracelets to sell at school. Each bracelet costs $2 to make and she sells them for $5 each.
How many does she need to sell to break even?
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Challenge 2: The Party Plan
Mia has a $120 budget for the party and can invite at most 10 friends. Bowling costs $15 per person and movies cost $10 per person.
What combinations of activities work?
One question has a single answer. The other has many. Let's see why that matters.