Solve for b.
b + b + 97 = 445
8) A high school graduating class is made up of 445 students. There are
97 more girls than boys. How many boys are in the class?
A) 445 boys
B) 271 boys
C) 97 boys
D) 174 boys
4 answers
174
I do not know the right answer
445-97=348
348/2= 174
g-174+97=271
b-174
check: 271+174+445
348/2= 174
g-174+97=271
b-174
check: 271+174+445