Answer:
The number of children's tickets sold was 31 and the number of adult tickets sold was 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x ---> the number of children's tickets sold
y ---> the number of adult tickets sold
we know that
the theater sold 33 tickets
so
-----> equation A
the theater made a total of $158.50
so
----> equation B
Solve the system by graphing
Remember that the solution of the system is the intersection point both graphs
using a graphing tool
The solution is the point (31,2)
see the attached figure
therefore
The number of children's tickets sold was 31 and the number of adult tickets sold was 2