Question

there are 1644 students in central high school. There are 50 more girls than boys. How many boys are there?

Answer 1

Divide the total number of students by 2, and then add 25.

Answer 2

so 1644/2=822
822+25=847
That's the answer.

Answer 3

wrong smh

Answer 4

The reason why you would add 25 instead of 50 is because if you add then you'd have to subtract from the girls number.
822-25=797(girls)
822+25=847
Note the 50 difference

Answer 5

Ooops I flipped the boys and girls excuse me

Answer 6

797=boys

Answer 7

let x be number of boys then
x + x + 50 = 1644
2x = 1644-50 = 1594
x = 797 girls = 797 + 50 = 847