First, because of the order of operations, you would do 4^3 (or four to the power of three) first to get 64. 5×-3 is equal to -15, and a positive number plus a negative number is just that positive number minus a positive version of the negative number, if that even makes sense. Basically, 35 + -2 would be equal to 35-2. 64-15 is equal to 49, which is your answer!
11 boys and 8 girls because you divide it in half the add 2 and subtract 1. That isn't the wy you are supposed to do it but it works and makes since in my head.
