Write a system of equations to describe the problem situation. Use guess and check to solve the problem.

Question

Tickets for five students and two adults to a Saturday morning magic show cost $25. Tickets for six students and one adult cost $26.50. Find the price of an adult ticket.

A) Adult ticket is $5.00.
B) Adult ticket is $2.50.
C) Adult ticket is $3.00.
D) Adult ticket is $4.00.
E) Adult ticket is $3.50.

Answer 1

B) Adult ticket is $2.50.