Mr. thompson took his 5 children to the bowling alley. the cost for children 12 and older is 3.50. the cost for children under 12 is 2.25. he spends a total of 16.25. how many of his children are 12 and older?

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step-by-step explanation:

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

4x+6=4x^2+10x−4

step 2: subtract 4x^2+10x-4 from both sides.

4x+6−(4x^2+10x−4)=4x^2+10x−4−(4x^2+10x−4)

−4x^2−6x+10=0

step 3: factor left side of equation.

−2(2x+5)(x−1)=0

step 4: set factors equal to 0.

x=-5/2 or x=1

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