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Help me with this algebra problem. Thank you :)

Help me with this algebra problem. Thank you :)-example-1

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To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

1. You must make a system of equations, as below:

2. Let's call:

x: the number of first class tickets bought.
y: the number of coach tickets bought.

3. Then, you have:

x+y=7 (First equation)
970x+370y=3790 (Second equation)

x=7-y

4. By substitution, you have:

970x+370y=3790
970(7-y)+370=3790
y=5

x=7-y
x=7-5
x=2

Therefore, the answer is:

- Number of first class tickets bought=2

- Number of coach tickets bought=5
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