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Julio runs an animal shelter for cats and dogs.

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The number of cats can be represented by x
*The number of dogs is three times the number of cats.
*The total number of animals in the shelter is 120.
What is x, the number of cats at the shelter?
30
40
90
60

User LIH
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Answer:

x=40

Explanation:

3x=120

you divide 3 on both sides to get x=40

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