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There is a total of 385 turkeys and chickens in a farm.
The number of turkeys is 50 more than the number of chickens.
How many animals of each type are in the farm?
• T: number of turkeys.
C: number of chickens.
a) Write two equations that express the number of turkeys and chickens.
. First equation :
Second equation:
.
b) Solve the system using a method of your choice. Show your work. [4 points]
Answer:
_turkeys; and
chickens.

There is a total of 385 turkeys and chickens in a farm The number of turkeys is 50 more than the number of chickens How many animals of each type are in the far class=

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Step-by-step explanation:

Note: 385 is an incorrect number so replaced with 386 for the sake of getting integer solution

a)

Equations:

  • T + C = 386
  • T = C + 50

b)

Solve by substitution:

  • C + 50 + C = 386
  • 2C + 50 = 386
  • 2C = 336
  • C = 336/2
  • C = 168

Find the number of turkeys:

  • T = 168 + 50 = 218

Answer:

  • 218 turkeys
  • 168 chickens