SOLUTION: You purchased theater tickets for 4 adults and 2 children and spent $320. For the same performance, your neighbor purchased tickets for 2 adults and 3 children for $240. How much d

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Question 1198103: You purchased theater tickets for 4 adults and 2 children and spent $320. For the same performance, your neighbor purchased tickets for 2 adults and 3 children for $240. How much did each adult ticket cost?
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You purchased theater tickets for 4 adults and 2 children and spent $320. For the same performance, your neighbor purchased tickets for 2 adults and 3 children for $240. How much did each adult ticket cost?
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4A + 2C = 320
2A + 3C = 240 --> 4A + 6C = 480
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4A + 6C = 480
4A + 2C = 320
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