A gals was held to fund raise for a noble cause. The gate collection was $8.00 for ench adult and $5.00 per child. A total of 680 tickets were sold and the gate collection came to $1906. If the number of adults who attended is x and the number of children who attended is y: (@) Explain why x+y- 680 (b Explain why 8x+5y= 4906 (c) Determine x and y.

A gals was held to fund raise for a noble cause. The gate collection was $8.00 for ench adult and $5.00 per child. A total of 680 tickets were sold and the gate collection came to $1906. If the number of adults who attended is x and the number of children who attended is y: (@) Explain why x+y- 680 (b Explain why 8x+5y= 4906 (c) Determine x and y.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter4: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section4.4: Solve Systems Of Equations With Three Variables

Problem 4.72TI: The community college soccer team sold three kinds of tickets to its latest game. The adult tickets...

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