Let F be the number of $5 tickets and T the number of $10 tickets.
F + T = 23
5F + 10T = 175
Divide the second equation by 5.
F + T = 23
F + 2T = 35
Subtract the first equation from the second
T = 12 and then since F + T = 23, F = 11
Taylor K.
asked • 06/20/18how many of each does he have?
Ronald has been saving his winning lottery tickets. He has 23 tickets that are worth a total of $175. If each ticket is worth either $5 or $10, how many of each does he have?
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