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8 more boys than girls in the class and has a total of 26 students. Which of the following systems of equations could be used to solve this problem?

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Answer:

x + y = 26

x = y + 8

(Note: if the options are different, try manipulating the above equations to the options)

Explanation:

let x = number of boys and y = number of girls

Since the total number of students is 26

boys + girls = 26,

x + y = 26

Also, there are 8 more boys than girls,

so, boys = girls + 8

x = y + 8

so the system of equations is,

x + y = 26

x = y+8

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