SOLUTION: 19 students were invited to Mike's party. Three more boys than girls were invited. Can you help find how many boys were invited to this party? Thanks!

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Question 738076: 19 students were invited to Mike's party. Three more boys than girls were invited. Can you help find how many boys were invited to this party? Thanks!
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+3=19
2x=16
x=16/2
x=8
x+3=11