Question

If the freshman class of 63 students has 11 more boys than girls, determine how many of each are in the class.g 1

Answer 1

B + G = 63
B = G + 11

G + 11 + G = 63
2G + 11 = 63
2G = 63 - 11
2G = 52
G = 52/2
G = 26 <=== 26 girls

B = G + 11
B = 26 + 11
B = 37 <=== 37 boys