SOLUTION: Josef is on the planning committee for the eighth grade party. The food, decoration, and entertainment costs a total of $350. The committee has $75 already. If the committe sells t

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Question 936440: Josef is on the planning committee for the eighth grade party. The food, decoration, and entertainment costs a total of $350. The committee has $75 already. If the committe sells the tickets for $5 each, at least how many tickets must be sold to cover the remaining cost of the party?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = 5x + 75
y = account balance
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to pay for the party:
350 = 5x + 75
5x = 350 - 75
x = (350 - 75)/5
x = 55
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answer:
must sell at least 55 tickets
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