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OpenStudy (anonymous):

there were 6 more girls than twice the number of boys. there were 36 boys and girls in all. how many boys and girls were there?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

36=(2x + 6) + x is the equation you need to use. Solve for x and you get the number of boys. 3x=30 x=30/3 x=10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

10 boys and 26 girls

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