SOLUTION: There are 1712 students at Fitch. There are 72 more girls than boys. How many girls are there?

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Question 406522: There are 1712 students at Fitch. There are 72 more girls than boys. How many girls are there?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+72=1712
2x=1640
x=820 boys
x+72=892 girls