Question 698159
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Let *[tex \LARGE x] represent the number of adults and *[tex \LARGE y] represent the number of children


Then since 1820 tickets were sold,


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ x\ +\ y\ =\ 1820]


Since adult tickets cost $5, the total value of *[tex \LARGE x] adult tickets is *[tex \LARGE 5x] dollars.  Likewise the total value of child tickets is *[tex \LARGE 2y] dollars.  The total value of all tickets is given as $6106, so:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 5x\ +\ 2y\ =\ 6106]


Solve the system for *[tex \LARGE (x,\,y)]


Note:  There is no integer solution to the problem as stated.  Correct the problem and repost, or tell your instructor that the problem does not have a solution that makes sense in the real world where we don't have fractional people.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi}\ +\ 1\ =\ 0]
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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