SOLUTION: How many animals do I have if all but two are dogs, All but two are cats and all but two are hamsters ? A 3 b 4 c 5 d 6 e 7

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Question 291575: How many animals do I have if all but two are dogs, All but two are cats and all but two are hamsters ?
A 3 b 4 c 5 d 6 e 7

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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total of three animals one of each.
each time two are not that animal
x-2=c
x-2=d
x-2=h
c+d+h=3x-6
3(x-2)=c+d+h
x=c+d+h
c = 1, d = 1, h = 1, x = 3