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The ratio of foxes to rabbits is 2 to 9. If there are 35 fewer foxes than rabbits, how many of each are there.
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Question 132380:
The ratio of foxes to rabbits is 2 to 9. If there are 35 fewer foxes than rabbits, how many of each are there.
Need answer in algebra. Tx! Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2:9 is the foxes:rabbits.
2/9=(x-35)/x now cross mulyiply
2x=9(x-35)
2x=9x-315
2x-9x=-315
-7x=-315
x=-315/-7
x=45 rabbits.
45-35=10 foxes.
proof
2/9=10/45
2/9=2/9
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