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The number of boys is 3 more than double the girls. Together, there are 54 students in total. How many boys and girls are there?

The number of boys is 3 more than double the girls. Together, there are 54 students in total. How many boys and girls are there?
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The number of boys is 3 more than double the girls. Together, there are 54 students in total. How many boys and girls are there?

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54-3=51
51=1x+ 2y
51 divided by 3= 17

So 17 girls and 37 boys
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