2. in a class of 50 students, the number of females is 2 more than 5 times the number of males. How many males and females are there in the class?

There are 8 males in the class and 42 females.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question can be solved using a system of equations.

I am going to say that:

x is the number of females.

y is the number of males.

Class of 50 students

This means that

The number of females is 2 more than 5 times the number of males.

This means that

So, finding y, the number of males:

Females:

There are 8 males in the class and 42 females.

1/3 + 1/3 ≠ 2/6 because 1/3 alone = 2/6  

step by step explanation:

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3       2/3=4/6