Probability question arranging teams

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Homework Statement



In how many ways can 11 girls and 3 boys be divided into 2 teams of 7 if each team is to include at least 1 boy?

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i really have no idea how to approach this question! :(
 
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How many ways can a team of one boy be chosen?
How many ways can a team of six girls be chosen?
Multiply these two together.