The total number of cats and dogs at the shelter is 120. There are 5 times as many cats as dogs. Write a system of equations that represent the situation.

Question

I need to find a system of equations to find the solution. I also need to find the solutions. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

x+y=120 Let x=dogs and y=cats

y=5x

x+5x=120

6x=120

x=20

y=100