Mega Movies hosted a film premiere on Friday night. They charged $7 for adults and $5 for children. One hundred twenty-three adults and children attended, and $829 was made in ticket sales. How many children and how many adults went to the film premiere?

Answer 1

A = # adults
C = # children
7A + 5C = $829
A + C = 123 attendees
Solve the two equations simultaneously. Post your work if you get stuck.