There are 26 students in an algebra class. The number of girls in the class is one less than twice the number of boys. How many boys are in the class? PLEASE ANSWER ASAP!!!!

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There are 26 students in an algebra class. The number of girls in the class is one less than twice the number of boys. How many boys are in the class?

PLEASE ANSWER ASAP!!!!

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9 boys because

x+(2x-1)=26

3x=27

x=9.

2x-1=17.

Abenrob answered May 30, 2019

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