SOLUTION: the total numbers of student in Grade 8 is 42. A number of boys is 8 more than a number of girls. how many boys and girls are there?
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Question 759220: the total numbers of student in Grade 8 is 42. A number of boys is 8 more than a number of girls. how many boys and girls are there?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Girls = x
Boys = (x + 8)
x + (x + 8) = 42
2x + 8 = 42
2x = 42 - 8
2x = 34
x = 17
17 girls 25 boys = 42 children.
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