ickets to the zoo cost $15 for adults and $10 for children. The school has a budget of $300 for the field
trip. An equation representing the budget for the trip is 15x+10y = 300.
a. With a budget of $300, determine if 21 students and 6 adults can go to the zoo. Explain how you
know.
b. If there are four adults who need tickets, what is the maximum number of students who can go to
the zoo while staying within the school budget? Show or explain your reasoning.
c. Solve the equation15x+10y = 300 for y.