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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The Little Town Arts Center charges $21 for adults, $17 for senior citizens and $8 for children under 12 for their live performances on Sunday afternoon. This past Sunday, the paid revenue was $13,274 for 886 tickets sold. There were 47 more children that adults. How many children attended?\r
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document.write( "Hi,
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document.write( "$21 for adults, $17 for senior citizens and $8 for children
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document.write( "revenue was $13,274 for  tickets sold
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document.write( "There were 47 more children than  adults
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document.write( " adults  children seniors
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document.write( "  $21x  + $8(x+47) +$ 17(886 - (2x+47) = 13,274    
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document.write( "solve for x and then list the number of children (x+47) \n" );
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