The system of equations to determine the number of adult tickets, a, and the number of student tickets, s, the drama club sold is a + s = 1500; 12a + 6s = 16,200. 300 students attended the play.
<h3>Simultaneous equation</h3>
- number of adult tickets = a
- number of student tickets = s
The system of equation:
a + s = 1500
a + s = 150012a + 6s = 16,200
From equation (1)
a = 1500 - s
Substitute into (2)
12a + 6s = 16,200
12(1500 - s) + 6s = 16,200
18,000 - 12s + 6s = 16200
- 12s + 6s = 16200 - 18,000
-6s = -1800
s = -1800 / -6
s = 300
Substitute s = 300 into (1)
a + s = 1500
a + 300 = 1500
a = 1500 - 300
a = 1200
Therefore, there are 300 students and 1200 adults at the play respectively.
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