SOLUTION: if you are not labeling your variables as x and y in word problems, then how do you know which to write first? Example: A farmer raises chickens and pigs. There are a total of 6

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Question 924580: if you are not labeling your variables as x and y in word problems, then how do you know which to write first? Example: A farmer raises chickens and pigs.
There are a total of 6 animals on the farm. The farmer counts a total of 22 legs.
How many chickens and how many pigs? P = pigs and C = chickens

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It doesn't really matter, as long as you clearly define your variables.