Math Problem Statement

Suppose that, on a 3,000-mile New York to Los Angeles flight, United, American, and Southwest flew a total of 200 empty seats, costing them a total of $98,760. If United had three times as many empty seats as American, how many empty seats did each of these three airlines carry on its flight?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Systems of Equations
Linear Equations

Formulas

Cost = (Seats × Miles × Cost per mile)
System of linear equations

Theorems

Linear Systems and Substitution Method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12

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