We'll use the slope-intercept form y = mx + b. Where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
We know the slope, -1/5. Now the equation looks like y = (-1/5)m + b
To find the y-intercept, plug in the ordered pair that the question gave us into our equation and solve for b.
7 = (-1/5)(-3) + b
7 = 0.6 + b
6.4 = b
b = 6 2/5
So, the y-intercept will be at 6 2/5.
Answer:
Adult=1,385.71
Children=814.29
Approximately
Adult=1386
Children=814
Step-by-step explanation:
c= number of children
a= number of adults
Admission fee for children=$4.50
Admission fee for adults=$8.00
Total attendees=2200
Total amount realized=$5050
We need two equations to solve the two unknowns
c + a=2200 (1)
4.50c + 8.00a=5,050 (2)
From (1)
c + a=2200
c=2200 - a
Substitute c=2200 - a into (2)
4.50c + 8.00a=5,050
4.50(2200 - a) + 8.00a=5050
9900 - 4.50a +8.00a=5050
Collect like terms
9900-5050= -4.50a+8.00a
4,850=3.5a
Divide both sides by 3.5
1,385.71=a
Substitute a=1,385,71 into (1)
c + a=2200
c+1385.71=2200
c=2200-1385.71
=814.29
c=814.29
