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A science class has a total of 46 students. The number of males is 8 more than the number of females. How many males and how many females are in the class?
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A science class has a total of 46 students. The number of males is 8 more than the number of females. How many males and how many females are in the class?

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There are 19 girls and 27 boys because 19 plus 27 equals 46 and 27 is 8 more then 19

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Answer:

19 girls and 27 boys

Explanation:

46 - 8 = 38

38/2 = 19 (girls)

19 + 8 = 27 (boys)

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