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there are 6 times as many dogs as cats. if the total of number dogs and cats is 21, how many dogs are there?

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Let x = the number of cats. Solve for x.

x + 6x = 21

x=3

3 cats 18 dogs

x+6x = 21
7x = 21
= 21
____ = 3

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