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  • 14-11-2016
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A math class has a total of 45 students. the number of females is 17 less than the number of males. how many males and how many females are in the class?

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  • 14-11-2016
f + m = 45
f = m - 17

(m - 17) + m = 45
2m - 17 = 45
2m = 45 + 17
2m = 62
m = 62/2
m = 31 <==== 31 males

f = m - 17
f = 31 - 17
f = 14 <=== 14 females
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