Question

Old MacDonald had a farm. On this farm he had some cows and chickens. When he “took stock” (counted), the farmer had 15 animals and 44 legs. How many cows and chickens did Old MacDonald have? PLS ANSWER

Answer 1

Answer:22

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

let x be chickens and y be cows

x+y=15

x=15-y

2x+4y=44, using x=15-y

2(15-y)+4y=44

30-2y+4y=44

2y+30=44

2y=14

y=7, since x=15-y

x=8

So there are 8 chickens and 7 cows.