Question

A drama class has a total of 35 students the number of females is 13 less than the number of males. How many males and how many females are in the class

Answer 1

24 males, 11 females

Explanation:

Solved with equations:

m = males, f = females

The equations:

`m+f=35\\m-f=13`

Add the two equations:

`2m=48`

`m=48/2=24` males

Number of females:

`24+f=35\\f=35-24\\f=11`

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Answer 2

Subtract the difference of girls and boys from total kids:

35 -13 = 22

Divide 22 in half:

22/2 = 11

number of females = 11

Number of males = 11 + 13 = 24