Asked by Jessica

A farmer keeps hens and rabbits on his farm. One day, he counted a total of 70 heads and 196 legs. How many more hens than rabbit does he have? Explain your working please. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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Answered by Reiny
number of hens --- x
number of rabbits --- y
x + y = 70 , using heads info

2x + 4y = 196 , using legs info
or
x + 2y = 98

subtract the two equations ....
y = 28
then x = 42

so ... 42 hens and 28 rabbits.
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