Question

Half of the students in Max's class volunteer at the local community center. Fifteen students do not volunteer. If there are 12 boys in Max's class, how many girls are in his class?

Write an expression to represent the situation.

Answer 1

There are 18 girls in the class

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

15 x 2 = 30

30 - 12 = 18

18 girls are in his class