There are 64 kids in the swimming pool there are 8 more girls than boys How many Boys are there?

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b + b + 8 = 64

2b + 8 = 64

2b = 64 - 8

2b = 56

b = 28

28 boys and 36 girls
thx but i got 24 boys and 40 girls i just wanted to see if u and me got the same answer
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