SOLUTION: There are 27 students in an Algebra 1 class. There are 5 fewer girls than boys. How many girls are in the class?

Question 405719: There are 27 students in an Algebra 1 class. There are 5 fewer girls than boys. How many girls are in the class?
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There are 27 students in an Algebra 1 class. There are 5 fewer girls than boys. How many girls are in the class?
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Let the number of boys be "x":
Then the number of girls is "x-5}:
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Equation:
x + x-5 = 27
2x = 32
x = 16 (# of boys)
x-5 = 11 (# of girls)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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