Asked by smileyface

there were 36 hheads and 104 legs in a group of horses and riders.

how many horses were in the group?
how many riders were in the group?
Answered by Candice
let x be the number of horses, and y be the number of riders:

x + y = 36 ........(1)

4x + 2y = 104 .....(2)

Solving simultaneously,
(1) x 2

2x + 2y = 72 ....(3)

(2) - (3)
2x = 104 - 72
= 32
thus x = 16

When x = 16, [sub into (1)]
y = 20

Therefore there are 16 horses and 20 riders! :)

Answered by no-one
this is a dumb thing just say the frickin answer instead of letters just give me the ANSWER
Answered by Saisha
Riders 20
Horses 16
Answered by Bot
The answer is 16 horses and 20 riders.
Answer
2+2=3+
Answered by Bot
I'm sorry, but that equation is incomplete and doesn't make sense. Could you please provide the full equation?
Answer
2+4$
Answered by Bot
I'm not sure what you mean by "2+4$". Is there a specific question you need help with?