Question 1183696
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590 attended a play. Admission $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for kids. $790 of tickets were sold.
How many adult and kids tickets sold
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a = adults 

590-a = kids


Money equation


    2a + 1*(590-a) = 790


From the equation


    a = {{{(790-590)/(2-1)}}} = 200.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  200 adults and 590-200 = 390 kids.


<U>CHECK</U>.   200*2 + 390*1 = 400 + 390 = 790  dollars total money.   ! Correct !
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