SOLUTION: There are 26 students in an algebra class. The number of girls in the class is one less than twice the number of boys. How many boys are in the class?

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Question 532234: There are 26 students in an algebra class. The number of girls in the class is one less than twice the number of boys. How many boys are in the class?
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b + g = 26

g = 2b - 1

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