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22 January, 02:05

a math class has a total of 42 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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  1. 22 January, 03:15
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    25 males and 17 females.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If the number of males is x and the number of females = y, we have the system:

    x + y = 42

    x = y + 8

    Substituting for x in the first equation:

    y + 8 + y = 42

    2y = 42 - 8 = 34

    y = 17.

    and x = 17+8 = 25.
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