sasaramcghee2000
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  • 23-03-2016
  • Mathematics
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There are multiple chickens and rabbits in a cage. There are 72 heads and 200 feet inside of the cage. How many chickens are in there and how many rabbits?

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kyliess
kyliess kyliess
  • 23-03-2016
28  rabbits and 44 chickens 
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willy06 willy06
  • 23-03-2016
x + y = 72
2x + 4y = 200
multiply the first equation by a -2
-2x - 2y = -144
2x + 4y = 200
2y = 56. y = 28
72-28 rabbits leaves 72-28 = 44 chickens
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