Jeff is responsible for buying supplies of food and medication for the dogs and cats at a local shelter. The food and medication for a dog cost twice as much as a cat. He needs to provide supplies for 164 cats and 24 dogs, and his budget is $4,240. How much can he spend on each dog for food and medication?

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anonymous · Answer

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yanasidlinskiy · Answer

Lets set each equation for:
x = cat cost 
2x = dog cost {dog supplies are twice as much as a cat} 
Got it?

anonymous · Answer

$50
$40
$30
$60
$45

yanasidlinskiy · Answer

Yes. I have the answer. Are you with me so far?

anonymous · Answer

um hm

yanasidlinskiy · Answer

164x + 24(2x) = 4240 {# of animals x cost per animal = total cost} 
164x + 48x = 4240 {multiplied 24 by 2x} 
212x = 4240 {combined like terms} 
x = 20 {divided both sides by 212} 
2x = 40 {substituted 20, in for x, into 2x} 

Each dog will cost $40

anonymous · Answer

Thanks

yanasidlinskiy · Answer

Your Welcome:D