SOLUTION: A fitness center has a total of 926 members. The number of male members is 91 less than twice the number of female members. Find the number of male and female members. Thank You

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Question 274673: A fitness center has a total of 926 members. The number of male members is 91 less than twice the number of female members. Find the number of male and female members. Thank You
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m + f = 926

m = 2f - 91

substituting ___ 2f - 91 + f = 926 ___ 3f = 1017 ___ f = 339

substituting ___ m + 339 = 926 ___ m = 587