Question

A total of 632 adults and children are at a water park. There are 68 fewer adults than children at the water park. How many children are at the water park?

Answer 1

564

Explanation:

Answer 2

350 children

Explanation:

x = Number of adults

x + x + 68 = 632

2x = 632 - 68

2x = 564

x = 282

282 + 68 = 350

350 children.

We can always check.

282 + 350 =

It equals 632, so we know our answer is correct.