SOLUTION: Jay Leno’s collection of cars and
motorcycles totals 187. When he checks the air in the
tires he has 588 tires to check. How many cars and how
many motorcycles does he own? Assu
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Question 276572: Jay Leno’s collection of cars and
motorcycles totals 187. When he checks the air in the
tires he has 588 tires to check. How many cars and how
many motorcycles does he own? Assume that the cars
all have four tires and the motorcycles have two.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c+m=187
4c+2m=588
m=80 and c =107
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