document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=230652>Question 230652</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Translate the problem into a pair of linear equations in two variables. Solve the equations using either elimination or substitution. State answer for both variables.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "There were 500 people at a play. The admission price was $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. The admission receipts were $690.00. How many adults and children attended? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "\"$2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. The admission receipts were $690.00\" ___ 2a + c = 690\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "subtracting 1st eqn from 2nd eqn ___ a = 190\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "substituting ___ 190 + c = 500 ___ c = 310 </SPAN>\n" );
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