SOLUTION: A group of 2 adults and 4 children spent $38 on tickets to a museum. A group of 3 adults and 3 children spent $40.50 on tickets to the museum. Based on this information, how much i

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Question 978792: A group of 2 adults and 4 children spent $38 on tickets to a museum. A group of 3 adults and 3 children spent $40.50 on tickets to the museum. Based on this information, how much is an adult ticket, and how much is a child ticket?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2a+4c=38,
3a+3c=40.50
a=$8.00, c=$5.50
check
2a+4c=38,
16+22=38
and
3a+3c=40.50
24+16.50=40.50
ok