The number of boys is 3 more than double the girls. Together, there are 54 students in total. How many boys and girls are there?

Answer 1

g + 2g + 3 = 54

3g = 51

g = 17

Answer 2

Girls=x boys=2x+3 Total students = 54 =2x+3+x=54 =5+2x=54 =7x=54 =x=54/7 =x=7.72