A farmer has dogs and chickens running around in his backyard. There are a total of 36 animals, and the farmer counts a total of 56 legs. The farmer can use a system of equations to determine how many of each animal there are. He claims that one of the equations in the system is 4d+2c=56.
Which statement describes the accuracy of the farmer's claim?
a.) It is incorrect because there are 36 animals total, so 4d+2c=36.
b.) It is incorrect because there are 56 legs total, so d+c=56.
c.) It is correct because there are 56 legs total, so 4d+2c=56.
d.) It is incorrect because there are 36 animals total, so d−c=36.
My response is that they are correct with -8 dogs, and 44 chickens, which is answer choice c.
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