SOLUTION: A theater sells children’s tickets for half the adult ticket price. If 5 adult tickets and 8 children’s tickets cost a total of $27, what is the cost of an adult ticket?

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Question 895529: A theater sells children’s tickets for half the adult ticket price. If 5 adult tickets and 8 children’s tickets cost a total of $27, what is the cost of an adult ticket?
Answer by thesvw(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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Cost of adults ticket= y
5y+%2B+1%2F2%2A8%2Ay+=+27
y+=+3%24