Question

~~~~~~~FAN AND MEDAL!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Carroll High School has a total of 94 boys and girls who play sports. If the number of boys is 9 more than four times the number of girls, how many boys play sports at this high school?

17

23

77

92
I think its's 77 :/

Answer 1

94 boys and girls play sports: b + g = 94

The number of boys is 9 more than four times the number of girls. b = 4g + 9

b + g = 94
(4g + 9) + g = 94
5g = 85
g = 85/5
g = 17

b + 17 = 94
b = 77

Check: 4 * 17 + 9 = 68 + 9 = 77

You are correct!

Answer 2

YAY! thank You Connor!!

Answer 3

You're welcome!