SOLUTION: Mega Movies hosted a film premiere on Friday night. They charged $8 for adults and $6 for children. 151 adults and children attended. $1,156 was made in ticket sales . How many chi
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Question 897033: Mega Movies hosted a film premiere on Friday night. They charged $8 for adults and $6 for children. 151 adults and children attended. $1,156 was made in ticket sales . How many children and adults attended?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a+c=151,
8*a+6*c=1156
a=151-c
8*(151-c)+6*c=1156
1208-8b+6*c=1156
-2*c=-52
c=26
a=151-c
a=125 c=26
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