Question

Your family is going to the movies. Your mom bought 5 tickets and spent $51. The tickets for the adults and children sold for $12 and $9, respectively. How many of each kind of ticket were sold? Write one of the equations needed for the system. (must use variables a and c. do not use the space bar when typing answer)

Answer 1

adults 2

children 3

Explanation:

x + y = 5

12x + 9y = 51

x = 5 - y

12(5 - y) + 9y = 51

60 - 12y + 9y = 51

-3y + 60 = 51

-3y = 51 - 60

-3y = -9

y = -9/-3

y = 3

x = 5 - y

x = 5 - 3

x = 2