A biology class has a total of 35 students. The number of females is 11 less than the number of males. How many males and how many females are in the class?

23 males and 12 females

Step-by-step explanation:

x = # of females

y = # of males

x + y = 35

x + x + 11 = 35

2x + 11 =35    (SUBTRACT 11 FROM BOTH SIDES)

2x = 24          (DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 2)

x = 12 females

x + y =35

12 + y = 35     (SUBTRACT 12 FROM BOTH SIDES)

y = 23 males

23 males + 12 females = 35 students