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11 November, 16:48

There are 27 students in a class. There are 5 less girls than boys. Let x = the number of boys and y = the number of girls. How many boys and girls are in the class?

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  1. 11 November, 20:19
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    x + y = 27

    We know that there are 5 less girls that boys, so:

    x + (x-5) = 27

    x + x - 5 = 27

    Solve for x:

    2x - 5 = 27

    2x = 32

    x = 16 boys

    y = 11 girls

    tell me if you see anything wrong
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