x+y= 26 and 4.75x + 2.25y= 83.50
y=26-x( substitute this into second equation for y and solve for x)
4.75x + 2.25(26-x)= 83.50
4.75x + 58.5-2.25x= 83.50
x= 10
Now solve for y by substituting your answer for x
10+ y= 26
y=16
Therefore, 16 tickets were purchased for kids and 10 for adults.