SOLUTION: I am having a problem setting up an equation from a word problem for my son can you help. Once I see the set up I can explain it to him.The problem is A movie theater sells 150 tic

Question 803509: I am having a problem setting up an equation from a word problem for my son can you help. Once I see the set up I can explain it to him.The problem is A movie theater sells 150 tickets, adult tickets are $7.50 child $4.75, receipts total $891.25 How many of each ticket were sold. Please help Thank You
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A movie theater sells 150 tickets, adult tickets are $7.50 child $4.75, receipts total $891.25 How many of each ticket were sold.
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A + C = 150 tickets
750A + 475C = 89125 receipts
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