document.write( "Question 414326: What is an algebra expression equation for the cost of a party is $5,115.50 when a childs plate cost $5.50 and and adult plate cost $12.00 and the total number of people are 546? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "total number of people are 546
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document.write( "Letting x and (546-x)represent the number of adults and children respectively...
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document.write( " 12.00x + 5.50(546-x) = $5115.50
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document.write( "            6.50x = 5115.50 - 5.50*546 
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document.write( "                x = 325, the number of adult plates.  221 children plates\r
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document.write( " $12*325 + $5.50*221 = $5115.50 \n" );
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