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Write and solve an equation that represents the following situation:

35 people paid a total of $245 for admission to a local soccer game. What is the price of admission?

(2 points)

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Let x be the price of admission.

The equation representing the situation is:
35x = 245

To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 35:
35x/35 = 245/35

Simplifying the equation:
x = 7

Therefore, the price of admission is $7.