In a chess club, there are x boys and y girls. If 5 more boys and 8 more girls join, there would be half as many boys as girls. Show that y = 2x + 2

Let:x = number of boysy = number of girlstherefore 2(x+5) = (y+8)2x + 10 = y - 8y = 2x + 2

BS
Answered by Bethany S. Maths tutor

4710 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Trigonometry: what is it, and how do I do it?


Factorise x^2 + 2x - 3


How do you solve two simultaneous equations? (i.e. 5x + y =21 and x - 3y =9)


Simplify: 2x + 6y + 2y - x


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning