Question 803509:  I am having a problem setting up an equation from a word problem for my son can you help. Once I see the set up I can explain it to him.The problem is A movie theater sells 150 tickets, adult tickets are $7.50 child $4.75, receipts total $891.25 How many of each ticket were sold. Please help   Thank You 
 Answer by Alan3354(69443)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! A movie theater sells 150 tickets, adult tickets are $7.50 child $4.75, receipts total $891.25 How many of each ticket were sold. 
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A + C = 150 tickets 
750A + 475C = 89125 receipts 
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