would it make sense if i solve this problem like this?

A group of people went to the movies. The price was $8 for Adults and $5 for Children. The total cost for 11 people was $67. How many adults and children went to the movies? (Write an equation(s) to solve the problem and show the steps to solve the problem.)

A=adults
8A+5*(11-A)=67 8A=money paid by adults.5*(11-A)=money paid by children.
so equeals 67
8A+55-5A=67
3A=12
x=4*(adults)
Number of children
=11-4
=7(children)

Question

would it make sense if i solve this problem like this?

A group of people went to the movies.  The price was $8 for Adults and $5 for Children.  The total cost for 11 people was $67.  How many adults and children went to the movies?  (Write an equation(s) to solve the problem and show the steps to solve the problem.)


A=adults
8A+5*(11-A)=67 8A=money paid by adults.5*(11-A)=money paid by children. 
so equeals 67
8A+55-5A=67
3A=12
x=4*(adults)
Number of children
=11-4
=7(children)

anonymous · Answer

let x be the number of adults

anonymous · Answer

than (11-x) be the number of children

anonymous · Answer

8x represent the amount of money paid by adults, and 5(11-x) represent amount of money paid by children, if you add them they would equal to the total paid amount

anonymous · Answer

would it make sense if i wrote it like that?

anonymous · Answer

make the equation and what is ur answer?

anonymous · Answer

yes it would,

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

so in the end, what is ur answer?