1) Write a system of equations to describe the situation below, solve using any method, and
fill in the blanks.
)) Erin is training for a triathlon and needs to swim a certain distance for today's workout.
If she swims at the rec center pool, she will complete a 239-meter warmup and then swim
laps in a lane that is 32 meters long. If Erin swims at the indoor pool at her gym, she will
complete a 223-meter warmup, plus a main set that consists of 33 meters per lap. If Erin
swims the correct number of laps, she can complete the same distance in either pool. How
many laps will that take? How long will Erin's workout be in total?
Erin swims
meters
laps at either pool, she can complete a total workout of

this situation can be represented by

y = 33x + 223

y = 32x + 239

I still like substitution, so let’s plug in 33x + 223 into the second equation

33x + 223 = 32x + 239

Move the terms into appropriate sides

33x - 32x = 239 - 223

Combine like terms

x = 16

Then plug in x for any equation

y = 32(16) + 239

y = 751

Erin will have to swim 16 laps for a total of 751 meters

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