Question

To raise money, the student council at a local middle school is hosting a talent show. Tickets are sold for $5.00 for students (x) and $10.00 for adults (y). The goal is to raise a total of $1,505.00. Which of the following is a the correct equation for the situation?(1 point)
Responses

x + y = 15
x + y = 15

10x + 5y = 1,505
10x + 5y = 1,505

x + y = 1,505
x + y = 1,505

5x + 10y = 1,505
5x + 10y = 1,505
Question 2
Which of the following would be a viable solution of the number of student and adult tickets that can be sold?(1 point)
Responses

(147, 87)
(147, 87)

(147, 77)
(147, 77)

(147, 61)
(147, 61)

(147, 21)

Answer 1

1) 5x + 10y = 1,505

2) (147, 77)

Check: 5(147) + 10(77) = 735 + 770 = 1,505, so (147,77) satisfies the equation.