Classroom

In a class are 32 pupils. Boys are 8 less than girls. How many boys and girls are in the classroom?

Correct answer:

a =  12
b =  20

Step-by-step explanation:

a+b=32
a = b-8

a+b = 32
a-b = -8

a = 12
b = 20

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