Once upon a time there was a farmer whose family raised pigs and chickens. If you counted 24 heads and 80 feet, how many chickens were there? How many pigs were there?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Number of chickens = 8

Number of pigs = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the pigs = p

Let the number of chickens = c

Number of heads = 24

p + c = 24 ----------------(I)

p= 24 - c

Number of feet = 80

Chicken has 2 legs and pig has 4 legs

4p + 2c = 80 --------------(II)

Substitute p = 24 - c in equation (II)

4*(24 - c) + 2c = 80

4*24 - 4*c + 2c = 80

96 - 4c + 2c = 80          {Combine like terms}

     96 - 2c = 80        {subtract 96 from both sides}

          -2c = 80 - 96

         -2c = -16          {Divide both sides by (-2)}

           c = -16/-2

          c = 8

Plugin c = 8 in equation (I)

p + 8 = 24

    p = 24 - 8

  p = 16


Related Questions

What is the median of this data set? O A) 88 OB) 87 OC) 75 OD) 95​

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Answer: B) 87

Step-by-step explanation:

First, order the values from least to greatest:

75, 80, 87, 88, 95

Next, find the value that lies in the middle

75, 80, 87, 88, 95

Therefore, 87 is the median.

Answer:

B: 87

Step-by-step explanation:

Sorry for this very late response. But if anyone wasn't sure if the answer 87 is correct, it is. I can confirm this because I just took the test. I hope I could help! (:

what is the volume of the triangular prism​

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Answer:

308 cm³

Step-by-step explanation:

The volume is:

V = Bl = 1/2(ah)lV = 1/2(7*8)*11 = 308 cm³

[tex]\\ \rm\Rrightarrow Volume=Area\:of\;base(Height)[/tex]

[tex]\\ \rm\Rrightarrow Volume=\dfrac{1}{2}Base\times Height \times Height\:of\;Prism[/tex]

[tex]\\ \rm\Rrightarrow Volume=\dfrac{1}{2}(8)(7)(11[/tex]

[tex]\\ \rm\Rrightarrow Volume=4(7)(11)[/tex]

[tex]\\ \rm\Rrightarrow Volume=28(11)[/tex]

[tex]\\ \rm\Rrightarrow Volume=308cm^3[/tex]

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Answer:

C2 because 40+40+25 equals 105 not 110

prove. sin³A-cos³A/sinA-cosA = 1+sinAcosA​

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Answer:

[tex] \frac{ \sin {}^{3} A - \cos {}^{3} A }{ \sin A - \cos A} \\ \\ { \sf{ = \frac{ {( \sin A - \cos A)}^{3} + 3 \sin A \cos A( \sin A - \cos A)}{ \sin A - \cos A} }} \\ \\ = { {( \sin A - \cos A)}^{2} + 3 \sin A \cos A} \\ { \sf{ = ( \sin {}^{2} A + \cos {}^{2} A) - 2 \sin A \cos A + 3\sin A \cos A}} \\ = { \sf{1 +\sin A \cos A }} [/tex]

#hence proved

Choose the correct simplification of the expression −5x2(4x − 6x2 − 3)

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Answer:

- 190

Step-by-step explanation:

-10x (4x - 12 - 3)

-40x - 120x - 30x

- 190

Answer:

-20x³ + 30x^4 + 15x²

Step-by-step explanation:

−5x²(4x − 6x² − 3)

-20x³ + 30x^4 + 15x²

The sum of three consecutive integers is 78. What are the three integers?
Lil for each of 5 days. He pays

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Answer:

25, 26, 27

Step-by-step explanation:

By adding these three consecutive integers together, you get 78. Test it on a calculator if you'd like to.

Which set of numbers are rational numbers but not integers whole numbers or natural numbers?

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You chose the correct answer. Hope my answer helped u :)

The set of numbers are rational numbers but not integers whole numbers or natural numbers are { 1/2, 1/4, 1/8}.

Hence the third option is correct.

Use the concept of rational number defined as:

A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

It can be represented as p/q,

Where p and q are integers and q is not equal to zero.

Examples of rational numbers include 1/2, -3/4, and 5/7.

Now analysing the given options we can see that,

The numbers 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 are rational but not an integer.

Therefore,

The set  { 1/2, 1/4, 1/8} is the correct one, which is option third.

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The length of a rectangular field is 6 metres longer than its width. If the area of the field is 72 square metres, What are the width and the length of the field?

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Answer:

The length is 12metres, the width is 6metres

Step-by-step explanation:

Suppose the width is x, the length is x+6

The square is 72. The square of rectangular field is equal to product of length and width.

so x(x+6)=72

x^2+6x-72=0

a=1 b=6 c=-72

D= b^2-4ac= 6*6+288= 36+288= 324

sqrtD= 18

x1= (-b-sqrtD)/2a=(-6-18)/2= -12 (it is negative, but width is only positive. So this root doesn't match)

x2=(-b+sqrtD)/2a= (-6+18)/2= 12/2=6 - the width

The length is 6+6=12

1. write it on a piece of paper

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[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 1\dfrac{1}{2}+2\dfrac{3}{4}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{3}{2}+\dfrac{11}{4}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{6+11}{4}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{17}{4}[/tex]

2:-

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 4\dfrac{3}{7}+6\dfrac{1}{5}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{31}{7}+\dfrac{31}{5}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{155+225}{35}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{380}{35}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 12[/tex]

3:-

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 4\dfrac{2}{5}+5\dfrac{2}{6}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{22}{5}+\dfrac{32}{6}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{132+160}{30}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{292}{30}[/tex]

4:-

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 3\dfrac{7}{7}+3\dfrac{1}{3}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{28}{7}+\dfrac{10}{3}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 4+\dfrac{10}{3}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{12+10}{3}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{22}{3}[/tex]

1.

[tex] \bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: 1 \frac{1}{2} \: + \: 2 \frac{3}{4} \: = \: \\ [/tex]

[tex] \bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{3}{2} \: + \: \frac{11}{4} \\ [/tex]

[tex] \bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{6 \: + \:11 }{4} \\ [/tex]

[tex] \bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{17}{4} \\ [/tex]

2.

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: 4 \frac{3}{7} \: + \: 6 \frac{1}{5} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{31}{7} \: + \: \frac{31}{5} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{155 \: + \: 217}{35} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{372}{35} \\ [/tex]

3.

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: 4 \frac{2}{5} \: + \: 5 \frac{2}{6} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{22}{5} \: + \: \frac{32}{6} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{132 \: + \: 160}{30} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{292}{30} \\ [/tex]

4.

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: 3 \frac{7}{7} \: + \: 3 \frac{1}{3} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{28}{7} \: + \: \frac{10}{3} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \cancel\frac{28 ^{4} }{7 \: ^{1} } \: + \: \frac{10}{3} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{4}{1} \: + \: \frac{10}{3} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{12 \: + \: 10}{3} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \longrightarrow \: \: \frac{22}{3} \\ [/tex]

Need help ! Help needed very much !

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Answer:

x/2 > 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Quotient means division

x/2

is more than means greater

x/2 > 5

divide 5/6 and 1/12!!

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Answer:

10/1

Step-by-step explanation:

5/6÷1/12

5/6×12/1 (do a inverse of 1 upon 12)

10/1

cancel 12 by 6

Find the probability distribution for the following function: P(x)=x/2+1 for x=4,6, and 8

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56 because i just took the test ps this is wrong i just need the points

Algebra 1 need help ASAP

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Answer:

Add 1 to both sides. Distribute the 4Subtract 8 from both sidesDivide both sides by 12

I hope this helps!

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Which of the following is a correct sine ratio for the figure?

A) C = 12∕13

B) C = 5∕12

C) C =  5∕13

D) C = 13∕12

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Answer:

sin C= 5/13

Step-by-step explanation:

Since this is a right triangle, we can use trig functions

sin theta = opp / hyp

sin C= 5/13

[tex](cos^{2} x-sin^{2}x)^{2} -sin4x+sin^{2}2x=0[/tex]

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Answer:

x=22.5°

Step-by-step explanation:

(cos²x-sin²x)-sin4x+sin²2x=0

or, (cos2x)²-sin4x+sin²2x=0

or, cos²2x+sin²2x-sin4x=0

or, 1-sin4x=0

or, sin4x=1

or, 4x=90°

or, x=90°/4

or, x=22.5°

What is 12x12 inch Square and 3/4 inch pixels?

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120 inch pixels swuare

A car starts from rest. if the velocity of car become 15m/s after 20s calculate the acceleration of the car.​

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Answer:

[tex]0.75 {ms}^{ - 2} [/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]acceleration = \frac{velocity}{time} \\ = \frac{15ms ^{ - 1} }{20s} \\ = \frac{3}{4} ms ^{ - 2} \\ = 0.75 {ms}^{ - 2} [/tex]

[tex]\Large\rm{\underbrace{\green{ \: Acceleration \: = \: \ \frac{v}{t} \: }}}[/tex]

V denotes rate of change in Velocity

t denotes time taken

[tex] \bf \large \implies \: Acceleration \: = \: \frac{15}{20} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \implies \: Acceleration \: = \: \cancel\frac{15 \: \small \: m /s }{20 \: s} \: = \: \frac{3}{4} \: m /s ^{ - 1} \\ [/tex]

[tex]\bf \large \implies \: Acceleration \: = \: \cancel\frac{3}{4} \:m /s ^{ - 1} \: = \: 0.75 \: \: m /s ^{ - 1} \\ [/tex]

[tex] \bf \large \implies \: \: Acceleration \: = \: 0.75 \: \: m /s ^{ - 1} \\ [/tex]

(X-p)(x+q) what is the constant term for the trinomial

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Answer:

- pq

Step-by-step explanation:

If we factor (x - p)(x + q)...

x^2 + qx - px - pq

How to solve these? I would like explanation please

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Step-by-step explanation:

9.

it is a rectangle. 18m × 4m = 72 m²

the paving costs $35 per m², and we have 72 m², so it does not take a genius to figure out what to do next ...

right : we multiply 35 by 72

35×72 = $2520

10.

how much volume is a liter ?

a liter fits into a cube of 10cm side length.

and 1 meter = 100 cm = 10×10cm.

so, 1 m³ = 10×10×10 = 1000 such cubes of 10cm side length = 1000 liters.

the pool is 5 m × 15 m × 1.5 m = 112.5 m³ = 112500 liters

we need 2 kg salt for every 10000 liters water, so we have how many units of 10000 liters in the pool ?

112500 / 10000 = 11.25

so, we need

11.25 × 2 = 22.5 kg salt

11.

12 seconds = 1/5 of a minute.

so, batman runs at 3 km / min (= 60×3 km/hour = 180 km/h - not possible in real life for any human being, but let's play ...) for 12 seconds = 1/5th of a minute, and so he runs 3km/5 = 600 meters in that time.

that means he has 2km - 600m = 1400m left to run in the 2 km race.

it takes him 1400/3000th of a minute (3000 m would take him the full minute)

1400 m × minute / 3000 m = 14/30 = 7/15 minutes

1/15th minute = 60 seconds / 15 = 4 seconds.

so, 7/15th of a minute = 7×4 seconds = 28 seconds.

the bionic woman runs the full 2000 m with 5 km / minute.

it takes her 2000/5000th of a minute

2000 m × minute / 5000 = 2/5th of a minute.

1/5th of a minute is 60 seconds / 5 = 12 seconds.

so, 2/5th of a minute is 12×2 = 24 seconds.

therefore, the bionic woman wins by 4 seconds (24 seconds vs. 28 seconds).

12.

there is enough food for 150 students for 5 days = 150×5 =750 "food units".

therefore, if there were only 100 students, the food would last 750/100 = 7.5 days.

and if the food runs out after 4 days it means there are

750/4 = 187.5 students (how much sense that makes to have half a student ...).

13.

x = the workload to be done

Michelle's work speed is x/6 days

Danielle's work speed is x/4 days

on each day working together they achieve

1× x/6 + 1× x/4 of the total work load.

that is

2x/12 + 3x/12 = 5x/12

so, they need 5x/12 × a days to finish the whole x.

5x/12 × a = x

5/12 × a = 1

5a = 12

a = 12/5 = 2.4 days to finish the whole work when working together.

Help me plss!!!!!
Consider the graph of the function below.
Which statement about the graph below is incorrect?
A. The degree of the polynomial is even.
B. There is a positive leading coefficient.
C. There is one relative minimum.
D. There is one relative maximum.
a
A
b
B
С
d
D

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Answer: A) The degree of the polynomial is even

We can determine this by noticing that the end behavior is different on both sides. The left end goes downward while the right end goes upward. This opposing nature indicates we have an odd degree function like a cubic. If this was an even degree function, then the left end must also point upward to mirror the right end. That's why choice A is the final answer.

Choice B can be ruled out since it's a true statement. This is because the right end behavior goes to positive infinity. Such end behavior is tied to positive leading coefficients (whether even or odd functions, it doesn't matter).

Choice C is also true and can be ruled out because this function curve does have one relative minimum. It's the location where the curve bottoms out in the valley at around x = 3.5 or so. It's the lowest point in the neighborhood/interval of points.

Choice D can be ruled out for similar reasons as choice C, except this time we're looking at the highest point in a certain neighborhood. That highest point occurs somewhere between x = 1.5 and x = 2 where the peak of the hill is located.

To rephrase those last three paragraphs: choices B through D are true statements, so they can be ruled out.

Verificar que el volumen de ambas figuras es el mismo, para ello lleva a cabo el siguiente procedimiento:
a) Obtén una expresión para el volumen de la primera figura.
b) Transforma la expresión como una multiplicación de polinomios.
c) Identifica en tu resultado el área de la base prisma y su altura para concluir una igualdad. ​

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Answer:

English for fast response

if three less than one half a number is equal to one-third of the same number, find the number​

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Answer: The number would be 18

Step-by-step explanation:

18/2=9 9-3=6 6*3=18

The equation be (x/2) - 3 = x/3 then, the number of x = 18.

How to estimate the value of x?

To estimate the value of x, bring the variable to the left side and bring all the remaining values to the right side. Simplify the values to estimate the result.

Let x be the number

From the given information, we get

(x/2) - 3 = x/3

The set all the fractions on one side and constants on another side

(x/2) - (x/3) = 3

Multiply by LCM

3x - 18 = 2x

Add 18 to both sides

3x - 18 + 18 = 2x + 18

simplify

3x = 2x + 18

Subtract 2x from both sides

3x - 2x = 2x + 18 - 2x

x =18.

Therefore, the number is x = 18.

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Which number line represents the solution to the inequality 125x + 200 > 1,200?
9
A Att
-10
-8 -6
-4
--2
0
2
4
6
8
10
B
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
+ ++
6 8 10
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-10 -8 -6
-4
-2
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2
4
6
8
10
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-10
-8
-6
-4
-2 0
2
4
6
8
10

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Answer:

see below

Step-by-step explanation:

25x + 200 > 1,200

Subtract 200 from each side

25x + 200-200 > 1,200-200

25x> 1000

Divide by 25

25x/25 >1000/25

x>40

Which absolute value equation represents the graph A) f(x)=-|3x|-5 B) f(x)=3|x-5| C)f(x)=5|x|-3 D)f(x)=|5x-3|

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Answer:

The choose B. f(x)=3|x-5|

I hope I helped you^_^

what make you happy in your life

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Answer:

Everything that I get make me happy in my life such loving families who support me is the best my friends who help me in any situation. And most important is teacher who teach me and is helping me to become a successful person.

How to solve this question please

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Answer:

answered by g a u t h m a t h

Step-by-step explanation:

what is 8 - [tex]\frac{8}{2}[/tex] + [tex]7^{2}[/tex]

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ANSWER:
54

EXPLANATION:
8-8/2 is 4. 7 squared is 49.

Answer:

53

Step-by-step explanation

8 - 8/2 (this is a fraction) is also known as

8-4 because 8 divided by 2 is 4

so 8-4 = 4

next 4 + 7^2

why is the 2 in the air????

so that's called an exponent, in this case the two means 7 x 7, it is multiplying by itself, thats the essence of exponents. I can do this for exponent 3,4,5,6,7 and so forth. Anyways, 7^2 or 7x7=49

Knowing this its now 4+49= 53

help please i need the answer to this

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Answer:

140 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

first start by making the given angles equal each other because they are congruent.

2x+28=6x+4

Subtract 4 on both sides

2x+24=6x

subtract 2x on both sides

24=4x

divide both sides by 4 to get x

24/4=4x/4

6=x

next to find the actual number of the angle, plug 6 back into either one of the equations. Im gonna use the first one.

2x + 28

2(6) + 28

12+28= 40

Now that we have the number, we already know that a full circle is 360 degrees so half a circle is 180.

Take 40 and subtract from 180

180-40= 140

Well, m∠1 and m∠3 are congruent by the Vertical Angle Congruent Theorem (VACT). This means that because the angles are opposite of each other, their angles are the same because they are formed by the same two intersecting lines.

Because of this, we can set m∠1 and m∠3 equal to each other:

m∠1 = m∠3

(2x + 28) = (6x + 4)

2x + 28 = 6x + 4

-4x + 28 = 4

-4x = -24

-x = -6

x = 6

Knowing that x equals 6, we can use this to find m∠2. By the Supplementary Angles Theorem (SAT), angles that are on the same line add up to equal 180°. To use the SAT, we need to plug x in to find m∠1 or m∠3, because they are both the same:

x = 6

m∠1 = (2x + 28)

m∠1 = 2(6) + 28

m∠1 = 12 + 28

m∠1 = 40°

m∠3 also equals 40°.

Now that we have the value for ∠1 (or ∠3), we can use the SAT:

m∠2 + m∠3 = 180 ← You could also use m∠1, because they both equal the same!

m∠2 + 40 = 180

m∠2 = 140°

So, the measure of ∠2 is 140°.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! :)

help meh please I'm bad at math​

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Answer:

4050 cubic feet

Step-by-step explanation:

We would break this figure down into the square pyramid on the top and the cube on the bottom.

Volume of the cube:

l*w*h

= 15*15*15

= 3375.

Volume of the square pyramid:

a^2*(h/3)

= 15^2*(9/3)

= 225*3

= 675

Now we add the two to get the final answer:

3375+675=4050

The figure is 4050 cubic feet.

I hope this helped! :D

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Cube:

Volume = length x width x height

V = 15 * 15 * 15

(Simplified version): 15³

V = 3,375ft³

Triangle:

Volume = 1/2 * base * height * length

V = 1/2 * 15 * 9 * 15

V = 1,012ft³

Add them both up to get our answer

3,375ft³ + 1,102ft³

4,477ft³

Therefore the volume of the figure is 4,477ft³

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