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He counted 206 wheels and 170 pedals. How many bicycles and tricycles does he have.

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bicycle has 2 wheels and 2 pedals
tricycle has 3 wheels and 2 pedals

EQ 1 : 2b + 2t = 170 pedals

EQ 2: 2b +3t = 206 wheels

subtract EQ 1 from EQ 2

2b +3t = 206 - 2b + 2t = 170 = t=36

there were 36 tricycles

36 x 2 = 72 pedals

170 pedals - 72 = 98 pedals left
98/2 = 49 bicycles

36 Tricycles and 49 bicycles




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