SOLUTION: A miniature golf course charges different prices for adults and children. On Saturday, 50 adults and 50 children played, and the golf course earned $800. On Sunday, 65 adults and

Question 1135347: A miniature golf course charges different prices for adults and children. On Saturday, 50 adults and 50 children played, and the golf course earned $800. On Sunday, 65 adults and 75 children played, and the golf course earned $1100. How much does the golf course charge for adults?

Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, josgarithmetic:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = charge for adults
Let = charge for children
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(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
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Multiply both sides of (1) by
and subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
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and
(1)
(1)
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The golf course charges $10 for adults
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check answers by plugging back into original equations
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y, price for adults
x, price for children

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