Problema Solution

Animals running around farm. Rachel counted 35 heads and 94 feet. How many llamas (4 feet) and how many ostriches (2 feet) are there?

Answer provided by our tutors

let


x = the number of llamas on the farm

y = the number of ostriches on the farm


Rachel counted 35 heads and 94 feet


x + y = 34


4x + 2y = 94 divide both sides by 2


2x + y = 47


by solving the system of equations


x + y = 34

2x + y = 47


we find


x = 13 llamas


y = 21 ostriches


click here to see the step by step solution of the system of equations


Click to see all the steps



there are 13 llamas and 21 ostriches on the farm.