Question

question about algebra please dont tell me the answer just need help

Answer 1

I never know how to lay these out so i know how to do the calculations i just need the layout

Answer 2

Salisbury High School decided to take their students on a field trip to a theme park. A total of 150 people went on the trip. Adults pay $45.00 for a ticket and students pay $28.50 for a ticket. How many students and how many adults went to the park if they paid a total of $4770?

Answer 3

like what are the equations here?

Answer 4

we need two equations, and we have one condition on the total number of people (150) and the total price paid (4770)
let x = #children and let y = #adults
what equation do we have for the total number of people?

Answer 5

28.50x and 45y

Answer 6

well that would not pertain to the number of people, because the total number of people has nothing to do with the price of each ticket. That is the left-half of the other equation, which should be equal to what?

Answer 7

28.5x + 50y = ?

Answer 8

ok so 78.50?

Answer 9

where did you get that number?

Answer 10

so what are the two equations?

Answer 11

well first try to get the one for just people
x = #children and y = #adults
so how can we represent the total number of people?

Answer 12

so 28.50x+45y=4770?

Answer 13

good, that is the equation for the total price

Answer 14

then x+y=150

Answer 15

perfect :)