Zoo Ticket Algebra Problem Quiz

What is the cost of a child ticket at the zoo?

• $5

• $12

• $10

• $15

How many total tickets were sold on a busy day at the zoo?

• 500

• 200

• 400

• 300

What is the purpose of using variables in algebra?

• To confuse students

• To avoid using numbers

• To represent unknown values

• To make calculations easier

If x represents child tickets and y represents adult tickets, what equation represents the total number of tickets sold?

• x + y = 400

• x + y = 200

• x + y = 500

• x + y = 300

What is the equation for the total revenue from ticket sales?

• 5x + 12y = 5000

• 5x + 12y = 3000

• 5x + 12y = 2443

• 5x + 12y = 243

What method is used to solve the system of equations in this problem?

• Guessing

• Substitution

• Graphing

• Trial and Error

What is the first step in the substitution method?

• Add the equations

• Solve one equation for one variable

• Multiply the equations

• Divide the equations

After substituting, what is the next step to solve for y?

• Add 1500 to both sides

• Subtract 1500 from both sides

• Divide by 1500

• Multiply by 1500

What is the value of y, representing the number of adult tickets sold?

• 300

• 200

• 129

• 171

What is the final step to find the number of child tickets sold?

• Divide y by 300

• Subtract y from 300

• Multiply y by 300

• Add y to 300