Answer:
x = number of students in each van = 16
y = number of students in each bus = 47
(bus, van) = (47, 16)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x = number of students in each van
y = number of students in each bus
This can be represented by the equation
7x + 6y = 394 (1)
3x + 12y = 612 (2)
Using elimination method
Multiply (1) by 2
14x + 12y = 788 (3)
3x + 12y = 612 (2)
Subtract (2) from (3) to eliminate y
14x - 3x = 788 - 612
11x = 176
x = 176/11
x = 16
Substitute x = 16 into (1)
7x + 6y = 394 (1)
7(16) + 6y = 394
112 + 6y = 394
6y = 394 - 112
6y = 282
y = 282/6
y = 47
x = number of students in each van = 16
y = number of students in each bus = 47
(bus, van) = (47, 16)
