Write a System of Equations to Describe the Problem Situation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Write a system of equations to describe the problem situation. Use guess and check to solve the problem. Two of the top-price tickets and eight of the lowest-price tickets for a Norah Jones concert cost $2,391. Three of the top-price and four of the lowest-price tickets cost $2,946.50. Find the cost of the top-price ticket.

• A) Top-price ticket costs $731.50
• B) Top-price ticket costs $675.50
• C) Top-price ticket costs $835.50
• D) Top-price ticket costs $915.50
• E) Top-price ticket costs $875.50

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Definitions:

Less Developed Sense

A sensory capability that is underdeveloped or less acute compared to other senses in an individual or species.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system that allows the detection and identification of odors in the environment.

Vision Perceiving

The ability to interpret and make sense of visual stimuli in the environment through the process of sight.

Kinesthetic

Kinesthetic relates to the perception of body movements and position, often referred to as muscle memory or the sense of body awareness.