SOLUTION: tom counted a total of 76 bicyles and tricycles , for a total of 227 wheels. how many tricyles are there.

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Question 337907: tom counted a total of 76 bicyles and tricycles , for a total of 227 wheels. how many tricyles are there.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+3y=227
x+y=76 multiply by -2 & add
-2x-2y=-152
2x+3y=227
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y=75 tricycles.
x+75=76
x=76-75
x=1 bicycle.
Proof:
2*1+3*75=227
2+225=227
227=227