System of equations help

[melamv]

I'm doing my math homework and I need help on this problem
Solve the word problem by setting up a system of equations: For a play at the local library, 234 tickets are sold. Adult tickets cost $2.50 and children's tickets cost $1.50. In all, $259.50 was collected in ticket sales. How many of each type of ticket were sold?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

I'm doing my math homework and I need help on this problem
Solve the word problem by setting up a system of equations: For a play at the local library, 234 tickets are sold. Adult tickets cost $2.50 and children's tickets cost $1.50. In all, $259.50 was collected in ticket sales. How many of each type of ticket were sold?

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[melamv]

What are your thoughts?

Please share your work with us ...even if you know it is wrong.

If you are stuck at the beginning tell us and we'll start with the definitions.

You need to read the rules of this forum. Please read the post titled "Read before Posting" at the following URL:

http://www.freemathhelp.com/forum/announcement.php?f=33

The equations I got were x+y = 234 and 2.50x+1.50y=259.50
My solution doesn't end up being an integer which is why I think I am wrong.

 

[mmm4444bot]

The exercise statement as posted is flawed.

Your equations are correct, using the given information, but the solutions don't make sense.

Make sure that you copied the information correctly.