College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution and Elimination - 8.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 557: 80

Answer

$x=110,$ $y=220,$ $z=75$

Work Step by Step

Let $x$ be price for adult, $y$ be price for children and $z$ for senior citizen. $\begin{cases}x+y+z=405\\ 11x+6.5y+9z=3315\\ y=2x \end{cases}$ replacing $y$ by $2x$ in equations, multiplying the first equation by $-8$ and adding it to the first equation. $\begin{cases}-24x-8z=-3240\\ 24x+9z=3315\\ -- -- -- --\\ z=75 \end{cases}$ $x=110,$ and $y=220$
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