2 family go to the thetre the smiths family of 3 adults and 4 children pay £67 the jones family of 5 adults and 6 children pay £106 work out the cost of an adult and child ticket

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Answer:

The answer to your question is:

adult = £ 11

children = £ 8.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

Smiths              3 adults         4 children          £67

Jones               5 adults         6 children         £ 106

adult = a

child = c

Process

                  3a + 4c = 67                  (1)

                  5a + 6c = 106                (2)

Solve the equations using the elimination method

Multiply (1) by -5                          -15a - 20c = -335

Multiply (2) by 3                            15a + 18c =  318

                                                      0    - 2c = -17

                                                                 c = 17/2

                                                                 c = £ 8.5

Solve (1) for a     3a + 4(17/2) = 67

                           3a + 34 = 67

                           3a = 67 - 34

                           3a = 33

                           a = 33/3

                           a = £11

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