SOLUTION: There are 158 members in a soccer program. There are 16 more boys than girls. How many boys are there? Help! Please and thanks!

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Question 738073: There are 158 members in a soccer program. There are 16 more boys than girls. How many boys are there? Help! Please and thanks!
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b+g=158
g=b-16
b+b-16=158
2b=174
b=87
BTW
g=61