Homework Help: algebra II

Posted by big man on campus on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:42pm.

A boy says "i have as many brothers as i do sisters." His sister says i have twice as many brothers as i do sisters." How many brothers and sisters are in the family?

algebra II - stacey, Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:48pm
the boy has 3 bros and 3 sisters
the girl has 4 bros and 2 sisters

theres 4 boys and 3 girls

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