math problem i need help on

Question

There were 38,000 people at a ball game in Los Angeles. The day's receipts were $280,000. How many people paid $14 for reserved seats and how many paid $5 for general admission?

Answer 1

x + y = 38000, y = 38000 - x

280000 = x(14) + y(5)

Substitute:

280000 = 14x + (38000 - x)5

280000 = 14x + 190000 - 5x

90000 = 9x

x = 1000

y = 37000