Question

In the Kite Club, there are a total of 17 kids. There are 5 more girls than boys. Write two equations and graph to find the number of girls in the club.

Answer 1

Answer:

6 boys and 11 girls

Step-by-step explanation:

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let 's note x the number of boys and y the number of girls, we can write two equations

"there are a total of 17 kids"

(1)  x + y  = 17

"There are 5 more girls than boys"

(2) y = x + 5

We can replace (2) in (1) it comes

x + x + 5 = 17

<=> 2x = 17-5 = 12

<=> x = 6

and then y = 11

So, there are 6 boys and 11 girls

graphs below

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