Problema Solution
How many 2 legged animals and 4 legged animals are here if the total number of legs is 66 and there are 24 animals altogether?
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2 legged animals: x
4 legged animals: y
The equation is
x + y = 24
2x +4y = 66
We solve it
x =15
y= 9
So
2 legged animals: 15
4 legged animals: 9