Problema Solution
two families go to the movies. One family purchases two adult tickets and four youth tickets for $30. Another family purchases three adult tickets and five youth tickets for $41. How much would it cost to purchase sixe adult tickets and eight youth tickets?
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Let 'x' represent the cost per adult ticket and 'y' the cost per youth ticket.
2x + 4y = 30
3x + 5y = 41
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x = $7
y = $4
6x + 8y = 6*7 + 8*4 = 42 + 32 = $74
It costs $74 to purchase 6 adult tickets and 8 youth tickets.