Answer:
51 Adult tickets were sold that day.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let c = child and a = adult
c + a = 148 5.50c + 9.00a = 992.50
Change the first equation so that it is either in the form c = or a =and then plug that number into the second equation.
I am going to change the first equation to c = by subtracting a from both sides
c = 148 - a
Now I am going to plug 148 -a for c in the second equation.
5.5(148 - a) + 9a = 992.5 Next distribute the 5.5
814 - 5.5a + 9 a = 992.5 Add the a terms together
814 + 3.5a = 992.5 Subtract 814 from both sides
3.5a = 178.5 Divide both sides by 3.5
a = 51
