How many boys are in a class of thirty-five student if the girls outnumber boys by five

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Mathematics

Deangelo Rangel

13 September, 11:50

How many boys are in a class of thirty-five student if the girls outnumber boys by five

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Makena French · Answer 1

To solve:

Set an equation:

Boys=x

Girls=x+5

x+x+5=35

2x+5=35

Subtract 5 from both sides

2x=30

Divide both sides by 2

x=15

Answers: There are 15 boys and 20 girls in the class.

Gage Simpson · Answer 2

15 Boys because 35-5 is 30 then divide 30 by 2 to get 15