SOLUTION: Can someone help with the is problem? Use a system of linear equations with two variables and two equations to solve. A concert manager counted 625 ticket receipts the day aft

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Question 1129611: Can someone help with the is problem?
Use a system of linear equations with two variables and two equations to solve.
A concert manager counted 625 ticket receipts the day after a concert. The price for a student ticket was $12.50, and the price for an adult ticket was $17.00. The register confirms that $9,950.00 was taken in. How many student tickets and adult tickets were sold?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, students
y, adults

system%28x%2By=625%2C12.5x%2B17y=9950%29
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x=150-----students
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y=475-----adults