Problema Solution
Two different families bought general admission tickets for Reno aces baseball game. The one family paid $70 for 6 adult and 2 children. The other family paid 59$ for 3 adult and 4 children. How much does an adult ticket cost?
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let
a = the cost of the adult ticket
c = the cost of the child ticket
The one family paid $70 for 6 adult and 2 children
6a + 2c = 70
The other family paid 59$ for 3 adult and 4 children
3a + 4c = 59
by solving the system of equations
6a + 2c = 70
3a + 4c = 59
we find
a = $9
c = $8
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an adult ticket costs $9.