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A group of 2 adults and 4 children spent $38 on

tickets to a museum. A group of 3 adults and 3
children spent $40.50 on tickets to the museum.
Based on this information, how much is an adult
ticket, and how much is a child ticket?
2a + 4c = 38.00
3a + 3c = 40.50
What values of a and c represent the solution to
the system?
a=
C=
DONE

1 Answer

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Answer:

A) 2a + 4c = 38.00

B) 3a + 3c = 40.50

We multiply A) by -1.5

A) -3a -6c = -57 then we add B)

B) 3a + 3c = 40.50

-3c = -16.50

c = 5.50

a = 8.00

Explanation: