document.write( "Question 1060342: The cost for 2 adults and 5 children to eat at the local buffet restaurant is $46.50. The cost for 1 adult and 1 child is $15. What is the cost of a child's meal? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #675326 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2A+5C=46.50 \n" ); document.write( "1A+1C=15 \n" ); document.write( "-2A-2C=-30, multiplying the second by -2 \n" ); document.write( "3C=16.50 \n" ); document.write( "C=$5.50 ANSWER \n" ); document.write( "A=$9.50 from equation 2. \n" ); document.write( "Check in equation 1. \n" ); document.write( "19+27.50=46.50 \n" ); document.write( "($4.50,$9.50) \n" ); document.write( " |