Two mathematics classes have a total of 410 students. The 8:00 am class has 40 more than the 10:00 am class. How many students are in the 10:00 am class?

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Cmlonder · Answer 1 · 2023-11-13T17:04:32+0000

analyze problem

make linear equations

x is 8:00 class

y is 10:00 class

x+y=410

x=y+20

subsituition

y+20+y=410

add common terms

2y+20=410

move 20 to other side

2y=410-20

subtraction

2y=390

division

y=195