In the savannah, a sinkhole opened up catching some ostrich and cheetah. There was a total of 13 animals to be rescued. If 44 individual feet were pulled from the muck, how many ostrich and how many cheetahs were rescued?

can someone help me set up the equation and solving it? thanks!

Question

In the savannah, a sinkhole opened up catching some ostrich and cheetah. There was a total of 13 animals to be rescued. If 44 individual feet were pulled from the muck, how many ostrich and how many cheetahs were rescued? 



can someone help me set up the equation and solving it? thanks!

anonymous · Answer

That's worded so very weird. But cheetahs have 4 feet and ostriches 2 feet. 

i would set it up something like 4x+2y=44

anonymous · Answer

I would solve for one of the variables. and then plug in the other.

anonymous · Answer

ah ok, i think i get it :)