SOLUTION: Miranda went to a zoo on Saturday. She counted 14 ducks and goats. She also counted 40 legs between the ducks and goats. How many of each kind did she see?

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Question 913161: Miranda went to a zoo on Saturday. She counted 14 ducks and goats. She also counted 40 legs between the ducks and goats. How many of each kind did she see?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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d+g=14
4g+2d=40
2d+2g=28
2g=12
g=6
d=8