The number of boys exceeded the number of girls by seven. There were 29 boys and girls. How many of each were there?

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Answer:

Girls: 11

Boys: 18

Explanation:

x: number of girls

x+x+7=29

2x=22

x=11

number of guys:

x+7=11+7=18

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