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Nineteen students were invited to michelle's party. Three more boys than girls were invited. How many boys were invited?

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eleven boys were invited and eight girls were invited.
11-8=3
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11 boys and 8 girls because you divide it in half the add 2 and subtract 1. That isn't the wy you are supposed to do it but it works and makes since in my head.