Asked by gaby
Janes aquarium holds goldfish, turtles, and snails. there are 16 legs, 10 shells, and 36 eyes. how many creatures of each type are in the aquarium? (Hint: snails have one leg and one shell)
Please please help me. I figured out there are 12 pets(I think) but i can not find out anything else
Please please help me. I figured out there are 12 pets(I think) but i can not find out anything else
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
36/2 = 18
Since each creature has 2 eyes each, there must be 18 pets.
10 of these pets have shells; so there must be 10 snails and turtles combined, leaving:
<b>8 goldfish
2 turtles (2 shells and 8 legs)
8 snails (8 shells and 8 legs)</b>
Since each creature has 2 eyes each, there must be 18 pets.
10 of these pets have shells; so there must be 10 snails and turtles combined, leaving:
<b>8 goldfish
2 turtles (2 shells and 8 legs)
8 snails (8 shells and 8 legs)</b>
Answered by
gaby
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
Answered by
Anonymous
Thank u!!!!!!
Answered by
Lee
Thank you for solving that mathematical equation Ms Sue.
Answered by
ur pp itches
yes
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