Asked by Troy

Total of 92 students in the school band. There are 16 more girls than boys in the band. How many girls are in the band?
Answered by Alex
76 girls
Answered by Ms. Sue
Alex is wrong.

Let x = the number of girls

x + x + 16 = 92

2x + 16 = 92

2x = 92 + 16

2x = 108

x = 54


Answered by Troy
But 54 and 16 doesnt equal 92
Answered by Reiny
Ms Sue probably meant to say

let x = the number of boys
then x+16 is the number of girls

x + x+16 = 92
2x = 92-16
2x=76
x = 38

the number of boys is 38
the number of girls is 54

check:
do they add up to 92 ? YES
are there 16 more girls than boys ? YES
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