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At a zoo, the price of 4 adult tickets and 6 child tickets is $77. The price of 6 adult tickets and 4 child tickets is $83. What is the ticket price for one adult and one child

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Explanation:

a = price for 1 adult ticket

c = price for 1 child ticket

4a + 6c = 77

6a + 4c = 83

let's multiply the first equation by -3/2 and then add both equations :

-6a - 9c = -231/2 = -115.5

6a + 4c = 83

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0 -5c = -32.5

5c = 32.5

c = $6.50

6a + 4×6.5 = 83

6a + 26 = 83

6a = 57

a = 57/6 = $9.50

one adult ticket = $9.50

one child ticket = $6.50

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