Question

In a boarding kennel, dogs number 12 more than two times the number of cats. If there are 75 animals, how may cats are there?

Answer 1

If cats are X, then dogs are 12 + 2 times the number of cats, or (2x + 12).

2x + 12 (dogs) + x (cats) = 75
3x + 12 = 75
3x = 63
x = 21

If 21 is the number of cats, 12 + 2*21 = 54

Answer 2

Ooooh thanks, I have a hard time with word problems.

Answer 3

No problem, all the best to you

Answer 4

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