SOLUTION: Devon purchased tickets to an air show for 9 adults and 2 children. the total cost was $252. The cost of a childs tickets was $6 less than the cost of an adults ticket. Find the p

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Question 694965: Devon purchased tickets to an air show for 9 adults and 2 children. the total cost was $252. The cost of a childs tickets was $6 less than the cost of an adults ticket. Find the price of an adults ticket and achilds ticket.
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9ADULTS========$24.00 X 9=$216.00
2CHILDREN======$18.00 X 2=$36.00
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9+2=======================$252.00
CHILDREN TICKETS $6.00 LESS======24-6=18