Problema Solution
Tickets to the show for 9 adults and 2 children sell for $192.00. If a child ticket costs $3.00 less than the adult ticket. What is the cost per ticket to the show for both adult and child.
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Let
a = the cost per adult ticket
c = the cost per child ticket
9a + 2c = 192
c = a - 3
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a = $18
c = $15
The cost per adult ticket is $18.
The cost per child ticket is $15.