Question

Bcc Medical Radiography program had 139 graduates. There were 25 more females than males. How many females and males graduated?
Identify the variable:


Write the equation:

Solve the equation:

State your solution:

Answer 1

f=m+25

m+f=139, using f from above we have:

m+(m+25)=139

2m+25=139

2m=114

m=57, and since f=m+25

f=82

So there are 57 males and 82 females.