Problema Solution
A zoo charges $13 for adults and $5 for children the total bill was for 177 people was $1229. How many adults and how many children went to the zoo.
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Let
a = the number of adults, a>=0
c = the number of children, c>=0
We have the following system of equations:
a + c = 177
13a + 5c = 1229
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a = 43 adults
c = 134 children
43 adults and 134 children went to the Zoo.