Question about word problem linear equations?

Posted on 2014-04-21 06:24:00 in Math by FEIVEL

Ok, I have a word problem. This is not homework. I know the answer (the workbook has them in the back). I am just trying to improve my math skills.



There are 28 members of the co-ed flag football team. This includes 6 more boys than girls. How many boys and how many girls are there on the team?



So b + g = 28 and b = g + 6



I cannot figure out how I am supposed to set this up as a problem. or obtain the answer to how many boys and girls are on each team.



Yes....I realize I am hopeless and my lack of math skills is appalling but I am just lost with this stuff.



Can someone walk me through this with baby steps?



THANKS!

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