Question
there are 40 people at a picnic there are 4 more children than adults how many of each are there
Answers
Ms. Sue
Let a represent the number of adults. Solve for a.
a + a + 4 = 40
2a + 4 = 40
2a = 36
a = 18
a + a + 4 = 40
2a + 4 = 40
2a = 36
a = 18