Math Problem Statement

Tickets to the 3-D showing of a certain movie cost $2.00 more than tickets to the regular showing. Oliver bought five regular tickets and four 3-D tickets, and the total cost was $89 .

Which system of equations can be used to determine the price of a regular ticket, x , and the price of a 3-D ticket, y ? A. x=y+2 5x+4y=89

B. y=x+2 4x+5y=89

C. x+y=2 4x+5y=89

D. y=x+2 5x+4y=89

Solution

To determine which system of equations can be used to solve this problem, let's break it down:

  1. Let x be the price of a regular ticket.
  2. Let y be the price of a 3-D ticket.

The problem tells us:

  • The 3-D ticket costs $2.00 more than the regular ticket. This gives us the relationship between the two prices:
    y = x + 2

  • Oliver bought five regular tickets and four 3-D tickets, and the total cost was $89. This gives us another equation:
    5x + 4y = 89

Now, looking at the options:

A.

  • x = y + 2
  • 5x + 4y = 89
    This is incorrect because it incorrectly says the regular ticket costs $2.00 more than the 3-D ticket.

B.

  • y = x + 2
  • 4x + 5y = 89
    This is incorrect because the second equation should be 5x + 4y = 89 (Oliver bought 5 regular tickets and 4 3-D tickets, not 4 regular and 5 3-D).

C.

  • x + y = 2
  • 4x + 5y = 89
    This is incorrect because the first equation incorrectly says the sum of the two ticket prices is $2.00, which isn't true.

D.

  • y = x + 2
  • 5x + 4y = 89
    This is correct. It correctly states that the 3-D ticket is $2 more than the regular ticket and uses the right combination of tickets.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

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  1. How do you solve a system of equations using substitution?
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  3. What happens if two equations in a system are parallel?
  4. How do you solve a system of equations using the elimination method?
  5. What is the difference between dependent, independent, and inconsistent systems of equations?

Tip: When solving a system of equations, always verify that both equations are consistent with the problem's conditions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Systems of Equations

Formulas

y = x + 2
5x + 4y = 89

Theorems

Substitution Method for Solving Systems of Equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10