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Question 935259: There are 42 people on a bus. There are 30 more children on the bus than adults. How many children and adults are on the bus? Write a system of equations & solve

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There are 42 people on a bus. There are 30 more children on the bus than adults. How many children and adults are on the bus? Write a system of equations & solve
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C + A = 42
C - A = 30
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