SOLUTION: Cedric raises chickens and rabbits. When he counts the heads, he gets 68. When he counts the legs he gets 220. How many rabbits and chickens does Cedric have?

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Question 858759: Cedric raises chickens and rabbits. When he counts the heads, he gets 68. When he counts the legs he gets 220. How many rabbits and chickens does Cedric have?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2c+4r=220,
c+r=68
c = 26, r = 42