There are 85 children at a playground. There are 45 more boys than girls. How many of each are at the playground?

Question

help me solve this math problem, please.

Answer 1

Let x = the number of girls

Let x + 45 = the number of boys

x + x + 45 = 85

2x = 40

x = 20 girls

x + 45 = 65 boys