Question

Solve this problem by defining a variable and solving an equation. write your solution in a sentence. West high school's population is 250 students fewer than twice the population of east high school. The two schools have a total of 2858 students. How many students attend east high school?

Answer 1

P+(2p-250)=2858  where p equals East High School's population
simplify (combine like terms)
3p-250=2858
add 250 to each side of the equation
3p=3108
divide each side by 3
p=1036
1036 students attend East High School.