Your school's talent show will feature 12 singing acts and 2 dance acts. The show will last 98 minutes. The 6 singing acts judged best will give a repeat performance at a second 62 minute show, which will also feature the 2 dance acts. Each singing act lasts x minutes, and each dance act lasts y minutes.

Which system of equations models the situation?

Choose the correct answer below.

A
2x + 12y = 98

2x + 6y = 62

B
12x + 2y = 98

6x + 2y = 62

C
2x + 12y = 62

2x + 6y = 98

D
12x + 2y = 62

6x + 2y = 98

1 answer

A
2x + 12y = 98
2x + 6y = 62