Question

Set up a system of equations for the given word problem:

Tyrone placed two orders with a nursery. The first order was for 10 bushes and 6 trees, which totaled $568. The second order was for 9 bushes and 3 trees, which totaled $348.

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Set up a system of equations for the given word problem:

The admission fee at a small fair is $3.50 for children and $6.00 for adults. On a certain day, 1500 people enter the fair and $7,580 is collected.

Answer 1

For the first problem:

10b + 6t = 568

9b + 3t = 348

For the second problem:

c + a = 1500

3.50c + 6a = 7580