SOLUTION: Maggie is sitting in park. She counted 16people and dogs combined and 38 legs. How many people did Maggie see walk by?

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Question 729099: Maggie is sitting in park. She counted 16people and dogs combined and 38 legs. How many people did Maggie see walk by?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint:

d = # of dogs
p = # of people

"She counted 16people and dogs combined" ----> d+p = 16 ----> d = 16 - p


"...and 38 legs" ----> 4d + 2p = 38


4d + 2p = 38

4(16-p) + 2p = 38

64 - 4p + 2p = 38

I'll let you finish