Question

A club has 239 members. There are 114 more females than males. Let x represent the number of females, and let y represent the number of males. Which system of equations represents this situation?

A. x + y = 114, x - y = 239
B. x - y = 114, x + y = 239
C. x + y = 239, x - y = 114
D. x - y = 239, x + y = 114

Answer 1

The correct system of equations is x + y = 239, x - y = 114.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct system of equations that represents the situation is C. x + y = 239, x - y = 114.

Let's break down the problem:

1. We know the total number of members in the club is 239, so we can write the equation x + y = 239.
2. We are also given that there are 114 more females than males, which can be expressed as x - y = 114.

Therefore, the correct system of equations is C. x + y = 239, x - y = 114.