SOLUTION: If there are 142 people and there are 42 more women than men how many women would there be

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Question 238161: If there are 142 people and there are 42 more women than men how many women would there be
Answer by JimboP1977(308) About Me  (Show Source):
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142 = w + m (1)
w = m + 42
42 = w - m (2)
(1) - (2)
100 = 2m
m = 50
so
w = 92