Question

A man and his three children spent $40 to attend a show. A second family of three children and their two parents spent $53 for the same show. How much does a child’s ticket cost? Show work

Answer 1

cost per child is $9

Explanation:

x + 3y = 40

2x + 3y = 53

Answer 2

A parent ticket cost $13.
A kids ticket costs $9.
53-40=13
40-13=27
27/3=9

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