ONE CLASS HAS 9 FEWER BOYS THAN GIRLS.TOGETHER THERE ARE 33 STUDENTS. WHAT IS THE NUMBER OF BOYS IN THE CLASS? THE NUMBER OF GIRLS?

Answer 1

Let G = girls

G + G - 9 = 33

2G = 24

G = 24/2

G = ?

Answer 2

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Let x = # boys, then x + 9 = # of girls

x + x + 9 = 33

Solve for x, then x + 9.