SOLUTION: A French class has a total of 37 students. The number of females is 7 less than the number of males. How many males and how many females are in the class?

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Question 1151669: A French class has a total of 37 students. The number of females is 7 less than the number of males. How many males and how many females are in the class?
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Answer by ikleyn(52810) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer is 15 females and 22 males.


And it is absolutely obvious.


For example, to calculate the number of females, simply subtract 7 from 37 and divide by 2.

The number of the males is the rest.



Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A French class has a total of 37 students. The number of females is 7 less than the number of males. How many males and how many females are in the class?
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M + F = 37
M - F = 7
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