SOLUTION: When asked how many pigs and how many chickens he has, the farmer said he counts 43 heads and 130 feet. How many chickens and how many pigs does he have?

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Question 263598: When asked how many pigs and how many chickens he has, the farmer said he counts 43 heads and 130 feet. How many chickens and how many pigs does he have?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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p+c=43
4p+2c=130
c=21
p=22