The number of students attending the fall play was 150 fewer than three times the
number of adults. Together, students and adults purchased 1778 tickets. How many
students attended the fall play?
s = 3a-150
s+a = 1778
Now just solve for s
number of adults. Together, students and adults purchased 1778 tickets. How many
students attended the fall play?
s+a = 1778
Now just solve for s