Question

In Connecticut, there are a total of 187 state legislators. If the number of representatives is 7 more than four times the number of senators, how many senators are in Connecticut?

just need the equation please

Answer 1

• 36 senators

Explanation:

Let the number of representatives be r and senators be s

The we have system of equations:

• r + s = 187
• r = 4s + 7

Substitute r in the first equation:

• 4s + 7 + s = 187 - required equation

Solving for s:

• 5s = 180
• s = 180/5
• s = 36