Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

Published by Big Ideas Learning LLC
ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
ISBN 13: 978-1-60840-838-2

Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exercises - Page 10: 51

Answer

$71$

Work Step by Step

Let the number of girls in band be $x$. Then: $$x\cdot \frac16=6$$ $$x=6\cdot6=36$$ Let the number of boys in band be $y$. Then: $$y\cdot \frac27=10$$ $$y=10\cdot\frac72=5\cdot 7=35$$ Total students in band: $$36+35=71$$
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