Question

There are 3 times as many dogs as cats.

If the total number of dogs and cats is 16, how many dogs are there?

Answer 1

there are 12 dogs.

Explanation:

d= dogs now plug in the 4 into your equation.

c= cats d=3(4)

d+c=16 d=12

3c+c=16

4c=16 SO THEREFORE THERE ARE 12 DOGS :)

c=4