SOLUTION: There are 158 members in the soccer program. There are 16 more boys than girls. How many boys are there?

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Question 412267: There are 158 members in the soccer program. There are 16 more boys than girls. How many boys are there?
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Hi

There are 16 more boys than girls

Let x and (x-16) represent the number of boys and girls resectively

Question states***

 x + (x-16)= 158

Solving for x

     2x = 174

      x = 87, the number of boys

CHECKING our Answer***

   87 +71 = 158