Mary is caring for 25 animals while her neighbors are on vacation. The number of cows is 3 greater than the number of pigs. How many pigs is she taking care of?

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Answered on Mon Mar 07 2022

Total animals = 25

According to question, number of cows is 3 greater than the number of pigs.

Let the number of pigs are x

Then, number of cows are x+3

So, x + x + 3 = 25

2x = 25 -3

2x = 22

x = 22/2

x = 11

Thus, she is taking care of 11 pigs.