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Question 987437: there were three times as many children a there were adults in attendance at a party. altogether there were 56 guests. how many of the quests were children?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=number of adults; C=number of children=3A
A+C=56
A+3A=56
4A=56
A=14
There were 14 adult guests.
C=3A=3(14)=42
ANSWER: There were 42 children at the party.