Question 59125
There were 6 more women on a committee than men. If the committee was made up of 30 people, how many men were on the committee? 
Let men be:x
Then women are:x+6  (6 more than men)
Men+wommen=30
:
x+(x+6)=30
2x+6=30
2x+6-6=30-6
2x=24
2x/2=24/2
x=12
Men:{{{highlight(x=12)}}}
Women:x+6=12+6=18  (we weren't asked this, but it will help us check)
Check: If we add men and women do we get 30?
12+18=30
30=30  Looks good!
Happy Calculating!!!