Question

Mr. and Mrs.Garcia took their three children to see a matinée on saturday.They spent a total of $55.50,which included $29.25 at the concession stand. Each of the movie tickets cost the same amount. Which equation shows the cost of each ticket,t?

Answer 1

$55.50-$29.25/5 because you have to subtract the concesión money from the total amout spent and then divide it by the total amount of people who purchased a ticket whichildren is 5 bcs it is the three children and their parents

Answer 2

55.5-29.25=3t
equation:
3t+26.25=55.5
t=(55.5-29.25)/3
t=8.75