SOLUTION: In a class of 65 students, the number of females is one fewer than twice the number of males. How many females and how many males are there in the class?

Question 646290: In a class of 65 students, the number of females is one fewer than twice the number of males. How many females and how many males are there in the class?
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In a class of 65 students, the number of females is one fewer than twice the number of males. How many females and how many males are there in the class?
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Equations:
f + m = 65
f = 2m - 1
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Substitute for "f" and solve for "m":
2m+1 - m = 65
3m = 66
m -= 22 (# of men)
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solve for "f":
f + m = 65
f + 22 = 65
f = 43 (# of females)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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