Inactive Tutor answered 12/12/21
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w = 111 + m
w-m = 111
w+m = 365 add to eliminate m and get
2w =111+365 = 476
w= 476/2 = 238 women
m= 238-111 = 127 men
Brenda N.
asked 12/12/21In a high school graduating class, there are 111 more women than men. Find the number of men if the total number of graduates is 365.
Inactive Tutor answered 12/12/21
w = 111 + m
w-m = 111
w+m = 365 add to eliminate m and get
2w =111+365 = 476
w= 476/2 = 238 women
m= 238-111 = 127 men
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