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?
Algebra
->
Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations
->
Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems
-> 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?
Log On
Linear Solvers
Linear
Practice
Practice
Answers archive
Answers
Word Problems
Word
Lessons
Lessons
In depth
In
Click here to see ALL problems on Linear Equations And Systems Word Problems
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)
(
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