How is an exponential function created? Please explain in detail, thank you for your help

Last saturday, the museum box office sold 281 tickets for a total of $3,954. adults ticket cost $15, and students ticket cost $12. how many of each kind of tickets were sold?

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Whats the theoretical probability of popping a polka dot balloon? express your answer as a fraction, decimal and percent solid 15 polka dot 5 striped 17 plzz me due tomorrow