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There are twenty-two more chickens than cows. The number of cows and chickens combined is 98. How many are chickens? There are 60 chickens. There are 38 chickens. There are 38 cows.​

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Answer:

chicken=x+22

cow=x

chicken+cow=98

x+22+x=98

2x+22=98

2x=76

x=38

Explanation:

User Harish Rachakonda
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Answer:

Explanation:

chicken=x+22

cow=x

chicken+cow=98

x+22+x=98

2x+22=98

2x=76

x=38

chicken =x+22=38+22=60

There are 60 chickens

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