document.write( "Question 702769: A local Movie theater charges $6 for each adult & $3.50 for each child ticket. if the theater sold a total of 65 adult and child tickets for a total of $340, How many adult tickets were sold? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #433128 by ReadingBoosters(3246)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6x + 3.5y = 340 \n" ); document.write( "x + y = 65; therefore, y = 65 - x \n" ); document.write( "... \n" ); document.write( "Substitute \n" ); document.write( "6x + 3.5(65-x) = 340 \n" ); document.write( "6x + 227.5 - 3.5x = 340 \n" ); document.write( "2.5x + 227.5 = 340 \n" ); document.write( "2.5x = 340 - 227.5 \n" ); document.write( "2.5x = 112.5 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "……………………… \n" ); document.write( "Have more math questions? Get them all addressed at once. \n" ); document.write( "HomeworkHelpers@ReadingBoosters.com \n" ); document.write( "for quick, personalized coaching \n" ); document.write( "www.MyHomeworkAnswers.com \n" ); document.write( "--Reading Boosters \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |