SOLUTION: The museum charges $14 for adult admission and $11 for each child. The museum bill for a
school field trip was $896.
a. Write a linear equation in general form to represent this
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Question 943164: The museum charges $14 for adult admission and $11 for each child. The museum bill for a
school field trip was $896.
a. Write a linear equation in general form to represent this situation. Clearly indicate what
each variable represents.
b. Nine adults attended the field trip. How many children were there?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A=number Adults, C=number children B=admission bill
$14A+$11C=B ANSWER A:General equation
Solve for C: subtract $14A from each side
divide each side by $11
Substitute given values: with 9 adults (A) and Bill(B)=$896
ANSWER 70 children went on the field trip
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