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21 August, 23:05

the texas state legislature is composed of state senators and state representatives. the sum of the number of senators and representatives is 181. there are 119 more representatives than senators. how many senators and how many representatives make up the texas state legislature?

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  1. 22 August, 00:49
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    s + r = 181

    r = 119 + s

    s + 119 + s = 181

    2s + 119 = 181

    2s = 181 - 119

    2s = 62

    s = 62/2

    s = 31 <== = there are 31 senators

    r = 119 + s

    r = 119 + 31

    r = 150 <== = there are 150 representatives
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