SOLUTION: 30 students are asked if they play soccer or basketball. Each student plays at least one of the two sports. Twenty students said they play soccer and 15 said they play basketball.

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Question 363649: 30 students are asked if they play soccer or basketball. Each student plays at least one of the two sports. Twenty students said they play soccer and 15 said they play basketball. How many students play both sports?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(20+15)-30
35-30=5 PLAY BOTH SPORTS.