Of 107 athletes surveyed about what sport they play, some play basketball. Of those that play basketball, 48 play baseball and the remaining 33 do not play baseball. Write an equation to find the number of athletes surveyèd who do not play basketball.
= 26
GIVEN
Athletes surveyed = 107
Athletes who play basketball = ?
Athletes who play baseball = 48
Athletes who don't play baseball = 33
FORMULA
Athletes who play basketball = athletes who play baseball + athletes who don't play baseball
SOLUTION 1
Athletes who play basketball = 48 + 33
Athletes who play basketball = 81
FINAL SOLUTION
Total athletes = Athletes who play basketball + Athletes who don't play basketball
107 = 81 + x
x = 107 - 81
x = 26