SOLUTION: A high school has a total of 850 students. there are 60 more females than males. what is a linear equation that represents this situation?

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Question 846815: A high school has a total of 850 students. there are 60 more females than males. what is a linear equation that represents this situation?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x is how many girls
y is how many boys

x+y=850 and x=y+60