Question

a total of 60 boys and girls attended a basketball game. there were twice as many girls at the game as there were boys. how many boys were at the game?​

Answer 1

The Answer Is 30

Explanation:

There were 60 boys and girls and twice as many girls were there, 30 x 2 = 60 :0

Answer 2

20 boys

Explanation:

Variables: g = girls; b = boys

Step 1: set up basic equation

60 = g + b

Step 2: define variable

g = 2b

Step 3: replace variable in the equation

60 = 2b + b

Step 4: solve

60 = 3b

60/3 = b

20 = b