SOLUTION: The ratio of foxes to rabbits in a 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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Question 209820: The ratio of foxes to rabbits in a 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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F/R=2/9,,,,,or F=(2/9)R
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F=R-35,,,,,or R=F+35
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subst,,,,,F= (2/9)(F+35) = 2/9F +(2/9)*35
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(7/9)F = 70/9
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F=10,,,,,R=35+10 = 45
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check,,,,F/R = 10/45=2/9,,,ok
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10=45-35 =10,,,,ok
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