Question 185039: please help me with this word problem thank you
The ratio of foxes to rabbits in the Deerfield Forest Preserve is 2 to 9. If
there are 35 fewer foxes than rabbits, then how many of each are there?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The ratio of foxes to rabbits in the Deerfield Forest Preserve is 2 to 9. If
there are 35 fewer foxes than rabbits, then how many of each are there?
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Ratio: foxes to rabbits is 2x to 9x.
Equation: 2x = 9x - 35
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7x = 35
x = 5
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So, 2x = 10 (# of foxes)
9x = 45 (# of rabbits)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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