number of legs of one (the smiler) ---- x
number of legs of the other ---- y
smiling one said:
x+2 = y-2 -----> x - y = -4 **
other said:
y+2 = 3(x-2)
y+2 = 3x - 6
3x - y = 8 ***
subtract: *** - **
2x = 12
x = 6 , then y = 10
state your conclusion
two multipedes were dancing together at a party and trying hard not to trip over each others feet.One smiled at the other and said if you could give me 2 of your legs we'd have the same number the other replied if i had two of yours id have three times as many.legs as you .How many legs did each have ?
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