Answer:
765 student tickets were sold
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of student tickets be represented by x
Let the number of nonstudent tickets be represented by y
1593 concert tickets were sold
x + y = 1593....................(1)
The total amount made = $22491
Cost of each student ticket = $11
Cost of each nonstudent ticket = $17
This can be interpreted mathematically as:
11x + 17y = 22491...............(2)
Mulitipy equation (1) by 17
17x + 17y = 27081...........(3)
Subtract equation (2) from equation (3)
6x = 4590
x = 4590/6
x = 765
765 student tickets were sold