SOLUTION: The total number of Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives was 434. There were 30 more Republicans then Democrats. How many Democrats and Republicans were there

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Question 186219: The total number of Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives was 434. There were 30 more Republicans then Democrats. How many Democrats and Republicans were there in the Senate?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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R+30=D OR R=D-30
R+D=434
(D-30)+D=434
D-30+D=434
2D=434+30
2D=464
D=464/2
D=232 DEMS.
434-232=202 REPS.