I do believe it is 3+x=y. y=Longest piece of wood.
A. 12*x + 2*y = 90
6*x + 2*y = 60
To write system of equation you just need to sum all solo and ensemble acts and make it equal to how much they will last for.
B. Here we can multiply second equation with negative 1 and add it to first equation.
6x = 30
x = 5
now we replace x in any of 2 equations to get y.
30+2y = 60
2y = 30
y=15
Solo acts are 5 minutes long and ensemble acts are 15 minutes long
First define the variables:
c = amount of children
a = amount of adults
Next create the equations to satisfy the conditions:
1) Total group is 12 people:

2) Total cost is $100 with adults costing $10 and children being $6:
