5. The local high school is hosting the last soccer game. They charged adults, x, $5 to enter, and $3 for students, y. It cost the school $300 to pay the referees for the game. The schoolwants to make a profit on the game, and 75 people attended. This is represented by the system:5x + 3y > 300x + y = 75Which of the following points is a solution to the system?

We will use substitution method to solve the system.

Answered: 5. The local high school is hosting the…

Intermediate Algebra

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Problem 2.81TI: During her shift at the museum ticket booth, Leah sold 115 tickets for a total of $1,163. Adult...

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