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21. \( \mathbb{\int} \) In a group of ladybugs there were \( 10 \% \) more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. There were 8 more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. How many ladybugs were there in all? Solve this problem in two ways: with the aid of a diagram and with algebraic equations. Explain both solution methods, and discuss how they are related.

Name: 21. ∫ In a group of ladybugs there were 10 % more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. There were 8 more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. How many ladybugs were there in all? Solve this problem in two ways: with the aid of a diagram and with algebraic equations. Explain both solution methods, and discuss how they are related.
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Description: 21. ∫ In a group of ladybugs there were 10 % more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. There were 8 more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. How many ladybugs were there in all? Solve this problem in two ways: with the aid of a diagram and with algebraic equations. Explain both solution methods, and discuss how they are related.

          21. \( \mathbb{\int} \) In a group of ladybugs there were \( 10 \% \) more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. There were 8 more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. How many ladybugs were there in all? Solve this problem in two ways: with the aid of a diagram and with algebraic equations. Explain both solution methods, and discuss how they are related.

21. ∫ In a group of ladybugs there were 10 % more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. There were 8 more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. How many ladybugs were there in all? Solve this problem in two ways: with the aid of a diagram and with algebraic equations. Explain both solution methods, and discuss how they are related.

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Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus

Allyn J. Washington, Richard S. Evans 11th Edition

Chapter 5

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21. \( \mathbb{\int} \) In a group of ladybugs there were \( 10 \% \) more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. There were 8 more male ladybugs than female ladybugs. How many ladybugs were there in all? Solve this problem in two ways: with the aid of a diagram and with algebraic equations. Explain both solution methods, and discuss how they are related.