Problema Solution

Together two teachers have a totoal of 40 students. Ms. Felder has 6 more students than Mr. Oearce, How many students does Ms. Felder have?

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x + y = 40

x = y + 6

(y + 6) + y = 40

2y + 6 = 40

2y = 34

y = 17

x = y + 6

x = 17 + 6 = 23