How to write the system of equations from a word problem

How to write the system of equations from a word problem

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Mathematics, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to determine the cost of a child's movie ticket using a system of equations. The teacher introduces the problem, identifies variables, and sets up equations. The elimination method is used to solve for the child's ticket cost, with corrections made for calculation errors. The final solution reveals that a child's ticket costs $5.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the total amount spent by the first family for movie tickets?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How many adults and children are in the second family mentioned?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What variables are used to represent the cost of children's and adult tickets?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What method should be used to solve for the price of children's tickets?

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What is the final price of a child's ticket?

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