Question

Equation for Searcy:C= 1.25 +5Equation for Little Rock:C= lr + 10Both fairs charge the same amount at___rides which would cost $___

Answer 1

we have that

the equation 1 is equal to

C=1.25r+5

Equation 2 is

C=r+10

Equate both equations

1.25r+5=r+10

solve for r

1.25r-r=10-5

0.25r=5

r=20

Find the value of C for r=20 rides

C=r+10

C=20+10=$30

Note: The result is the same if you use equation 1

so

C=1.25(20) +5

C=$30

therefore

the answer is

r=20 rides and the cost is C=$30