Use a system of equations to solve the following problem: Douglas High School has a total of 89 boys and girls who play sports. If the number of boys is 8 more than twice the number of girls, how many boys play sports at this high school?
Answer
81
27
62
54

Question

Use a system of equations to solve the following problem: Douglas High School has a total of 89 boys and girls who play sports. If the number of boys is 8 more than twice the number of girls, how many boys play sports at this high school?
Answer
		81
		27
		62
		54

hero · Answer

Andres, re-check the previous question.

hero · Answer

x + y = 89
y = 2x + 8
y = 89 - x

y = y

2x + 8 = 89 - x
3x = 97
x = 81/3
x = 27
y = 62

hero · Answer

x = girls
y = boys