SOLUTION: Mat bought 5 movie tickets he paid with 3 twenty dollar bills he received 2.50 in change what was the cost of one movie ticket

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Question 384424: Mat bought 5 movie tickets he paid with 3 twenty dollar bills he received 2.50 in change what was the cost of one movie ticket
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

Let x represent the price of one movie ticket

bought 5 movie tickets  and paid with 3 twenty dollar bills 

  $60 - 5x = $2.50

Solving for x

  $57.50 = 5x

  $11.50 = x, the price of one ticket