Question

A math club has 40 members. The number of girls is 3 times the number of boys.

a. Write the system of equations that represents this situation. Use the variables g and b to
represent girls and boys.
How do you solve this problem I don’t understand word problem

Answer 1

*i think* 10 boys and 30 girls

Explanation:

this is because there are already 10 means, and if you multiply 10 by 3, you get 30

10+30=40

lmk if you have questions!

but if you want the equations then

b + b X 3=40

i think this is what your teacher means

Answer 2

10

Explanation: