SOLUTION: Bryant High School has 125 more students than Harper High School. When the two schools are merged there will be 809 students. How many students currently attend each school?

Question 1084450: Bryant High School has 125 more students than Harper High School. When the two schools are merged there will be 809 students. How many students currently attend each school?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bryant High School has 125 more students than Harper High School. When the two schools are merged there will be 809 students. How many students currently attend each school?
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Bryant High School has 125 more students than Harper High School. When the two schools are merged there will be 809 students. How many students attend each school?
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See any difference?
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B - H = 125
B + H = 809
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