SOLUTION: on a jury there are 3 fewer men than twice the number of women. if there were 2 more women on the jury, the number of men and women would be equal. how many men are on the jury? so

Question 454082: on a jury there are 3 fewer men than twice the number of women. if there were 2 more women on the jury, the number of men and women would be equal. how many men are on the jury? solve by using a system of two equations in two variables.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
on a jury there are 3 fewer men than twice the number of women. if there were 2 more women on the jury, the number of men and women would be equal. how many men are on the jury? solve by using a system of two equations in two variables.
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Equations:
m = 2w-3
w+2 = m
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Substitute and solve for "w":
2w-3 = w+2
w = 5 (# of women)
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Solve for "m"
m = w+2 = 7 (# of men)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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