Auditions for a new, upcoming band in Chicago were held with 124 men and women trying out for the lead singer position. If twice the number of men less three times the number of women is equal to 28, how many women auditioned?
Answer
40
44
80
70

Question

Auditions for a new, upcoming band in Chicago were held with 124 men and women trying out for the lead singer position. If twice the number of men less three times the number of women is equal to 28, how many women auditioned?
Answer
		40
		44
		80
		70

anonymous · Answer

let m be for males and w be for females

m+w=124
2m-3w=28

Are you able to solve this?

anonymous · Answer

if i did my math right... is it 44?

anonymous · Answer

Perfect :D