Question

Read the problem. Label your variables. Set up 2 equations. DO NOT SOLVE.



The school that Huong goes to is selling tickets to a choral performance. On the first day of ticket sales the school sold 10 adult tickets and 11 student tickets for a total of $160. The school took in $60 on the second day by selling 8 adult tickets and 2 student tickets.



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Equation for Ted: v


Equation for Paul:

Answer 1

Let's label the variables:

- Let \( x \) represent the price of an adult ticket.
- Let \( y \) represent the price of a student ticket.

Based on the information provided, we can set up the following equations:

1. From the first day's sales:
- The school sold 10 adult tickets and 11 student tickets for a total of $160.
- This can be expressed as:
\[
10x + 11y = 160
\]

2. From the second day's sales:
- The school sold 8 adult tickets and 2 student tickets for a total of $60.
- This can be expressed as:
\[
8x + 2y = 60
\]

So, the equations are:
1. \( 10x + 11y = 160 \)
2. \( 8x + 2y = 60 \)

(Note: Your original message had references to "Ted" and "Paul," which seem unrelated. The context here refers to the ticket sales equations.)