SOLUTION: A farmer has sheep and geese. There are a total of 36 animals and 118 legs. How many of each does the farmer have? Please show the equation.

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Question 272333: A farmer has sheep and geese. There are a total of 36 animals and 118 legs. How many of each does the farmer have? Please show the equation.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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two unknowns (s & g) means two equations

s + g = 36

4s + 2g = 118