Question

During a session, a senate had a total of 104 Democrats and Republicans. There were 4 fewer Democrats than Republicans. How many members of each party were

there?

Answer 1

54 republicans

50 democrats

Explanation:

x=republicans

y=democrats

x+y=104

x=y+4

substitute for y

y+4+y=104

simplify

2y=100

y=50

x=54