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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.

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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