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26 September, 06:35

Jefferson Middle School is selling tickets to a school play. On the first day of ticket sales the school sold 4 adult tickets and 1 child ticket for a total of $55. On the second day, the school sold 3 adult tickets and 2 child tickets for a total of $50. Find the price of an adult ticket and the price of a child ticket. Let a = price of an adult ticket. Let c = price of a child's ticket.

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  1. 26 September, 06:45
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    4a + c = 55

    3a + 2c = 50

    Use - 2 for top equation

    -8a - 2c = - 110

    3a + 2c = 50

    -5a = - 60

    a = $12 each adult

    4 (12) + c = 55

    48 + c = 55

    c = $7 each child
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