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document.write( "I have a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children). I need to compare the cost for between a daily pass and yearly pass for the aqaurium.  The family will generally visit the aqauriom 5 times per year.  Which option will be most advantageous based on the number of yearly visits. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The cost of the Yearly pass is as follows:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Adult Yearly pass is $62.95 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Child yearly Pass is $45.95\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The Daily pass is as follows:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Adult pass is $24.95<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The child is $18.95\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I need to develop a linear algebraic equation using either substituion or elimination method showing where the two the two cost options are equivilalent, showing all work.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I also then need to depict this on a graph.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Please help.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I can be reached at oasisrm@hotmail.com\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thanks </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #300183 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=300183\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children). I need to compare the cost for between a daily pass and yearly pass for the aquarium. The family will generally visit the aqaurium 5 times per year. Which option will be most advantageous based on the number of yearly visits. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "The cost of the Yearly pass is as follows: <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Adult Yearly pass is $62.95 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Child yearly Pass is $45.95<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Yearly pass cost: 2*62.95+2*45.95 = 217.80<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The Daily pass is as follows: <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Adult pass is $24.95<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The child is $18.95<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Let x be the number of days the family attends the aquarium.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Daily pass cost: x(2*24.95+2*18.95) = x(2*24.95+2*18.95) = 87.8x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I need to develop a linear algebraic equation using either substituion or elimination method showing where the two the two cost options are equivalent, showing all work. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "I also then need to depict this on a graph.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equations:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Yearly cost = 217.8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Daily cost = 87.8x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equivalent means the costs are the same:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Solve for \"x\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "87.8x=217.8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 2.48 days.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If the family goes to the aguarium 1 or 2 days the daily<BR>\n" );
document.write( "pass is their best buy.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If the family goes to the aquarium 3,4, or 5 days the<BR>\n" );
document.write( "yearly pass is the best buy.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. <BR>\n" );
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