Two classes have a total of 50 students. One of classes has 6 more students than the other. How many students are the larger class

There is a total of 50 students.

One class has 6 more students than the other.

x is the number of students in the smaller class.

(x + 6) + x = 50

2x + 6 = 50

2x = 44

x = 22

The smaller class has 22 students.

50 - 22 = 28

The larger class has 28 students.