Question

Mr. Garret has a total of 20 students in his class. The number of female students is 4 less than twice the number of male students. How many female and how many male students does he have?​

Answer 1

8 male, 12 female

Explanation:

male = x

female = 2x - 4

2x - 4 + x = 20

3x - 4 = 20

3x = 24

x = 8

2(8) - 4 = 12

there are 8 male, 12 female