Algebra

1). (2 points) My grandfather's farm has pigs and chickens.
I counted a total of 70 legs and 26 heads.
How many chickens does my grandfather have?




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2). (2 points) A certain shade of violet is created by mixing 3 gallons of red paint
with 5 gallons of blue. How many gallons of red paint do you need to mix 40 gallons of this color?

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3). (2 points)
A red light flashes every 2 minutes and a blue light flashes every 3.5 minutes.
Suppose both lights flash together at noon. What is the first time after 1 p.m. that both lights will flash together?

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4). (2 points)
Tom went to a store and spent one-third of his money.
He went to a second store where he spent one-third of what remained. He had $12 left.
How much money did he have to begin with when he went to the first store?

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5). (2 points)
Alice started a math club and recruited two new members the following week.
The week after becoming a member, each new member recruits two new members.
How many members are there at the end of five weeks?

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