SOLUTION: The drama club has 41 members. There are 9 more girls than boys. how many grils are in he club?

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Question 879965: The drama club has 41 members. There are 9 more girls than boys. how many grils are in he club?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Letting x represent the number of boys:   

(x+9) + x = 41

    2x = 32

     x = 16,   16 boys and 25 girls  16%2B9