Question

Choose the system of equations to solve the following: Tickets to a movie cost $7.25 for adults and $5.50 for students. A group of friends purchased 8 tickets for $52.75. Determine the total number of adult and student tickets.

Answer 1

Adults= 5 tickets
Students= 3 tickets

Adults: 7.25 • 5 = 36.25
Students: 5.50 • 3 = 16.5
36.25 + 16.5 = 52.75

Answer 2

3 student tickets and 5 adult tickets

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