SOLUTION: Mike has only ducks and cows on his farm. The cows and ducks have 52 legs in total. There are 4 more cows than ducks on Mike's farm. How many ducks are there on Mike's farm?

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Question 884532: Mike has only ducks and cows on his farm.
The cows and ducks have 52 legs in total. There are 4 more cows than ducks on Mike's farm.
How many ducks are there on Mike's farm?

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4c + 2d = 52
c = d + 4