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  • 22-12-2021
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In a class there are 48 students.the number of girls is 3 times their boys . how many boys and girls are there in the class??​please help!

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  • 22-12-2021

Answer:

12 boys, 36 girls

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use systems of equations to solve this using substitution.

Let b = # of boys in the class

Let g = # of girls in the class

b + g = 48

g=3b

b+(3b)=48

4b=48

b=12

12*3=36

Check:

36+12=48

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