S+A=180
2S + 4A = 600
S=180-A
Substitute: 2(180-A) + 4A = 600
2A =600-360
A=120
S=60

Keanu F.
asked 01/15/19PLease help me as soon as possible i need to do this homeworkAt a basketball game , students paid $2 and adults paid $4 to get into the game. We know that $600 was collected and 180 total people were in attendance. How many students and how many adults went to the basketball game?
S+A=180
2S + 4A = 600
S=180-A
Substitute: 2(180-A) + 4A = 600
2A =600-360
A=120
S=60
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