77 students. 23 more students in #1 Club than in #2 Club. How many students are in the #1 club?

Question

77 students. There are 23 more students in Club #1 than in Club #2.  How many students are in Club #1?

Answer 1

Let x = the number of students in Club #2

Let x + 23 = the number of students in Club #1

x + x + 23 = 77

2x = 44

x = 22

x + 23 = 45