Question

Shawna and Kai both work at the same pet store. On Monday, Shawna counts 52 birds and cats in the store. For the same animals, Kai counts 138 legs. How many birds and cats are in the pet store?

Answer 1

There are 35 birds and 17 cats .

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Answer 2

b + c = 52.....b = 52 - c
2b + 4c = 138

2b + 4c = 138
2(52 - c) + 4c = 138
104 - 2c + 4c = 138
2c = 138 - 104
2c = 34
c = 17

b + c = 52
b + 17 = 52
b = 52 - 17
b = 35

so there is 35 birds (b) and 17 cats (c)