Q2. - Algebra 1

Question

There are 50 members in the North Carolina Senate. This is 70 fewer than the number in the North Carolina House of Representatives. How many members are in the North Carolina House of Representatives?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The total number of Representatives of the North Carolina House is 120.

Step 1. Given information.

The numbers of members in the North Carolina Senate $=50$.

Step 2. Calculation.

According to the condition,

The 70 fewer than the number in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

The total number of Representatives of the North Carolina House is:

$\begin{array}{l}=70+\text{Number of members in North Carolina Senate.}\\ \text{=70+50}\\ \text{=120}\end{array}$ 

Step 3. Conclusion.

Therefore, the number of representatives is 120. 

Hence, the total number of Representatives of the North Carolina House is 120.