Question

Toucans and​ blue-and-yellow macaws are both tropical birds. The length of the toucan in the picture to the right is about two thirds of the length of the​ blue-and-yellow macaw. The toucan is about 28 in long. What is the length of the​ blue-and-yellow macaw?

Answer 1

Answer:

The length of the​ blue-and-yellow macaw is 42 in

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ----> the length of the toucan in inches

y ----> the length of the​ blue-and-yellow macaw in inches

we know that

$x=\frac{2}{3}y$ ----> equation A

$x=28$ ----> equation B

substitute equation B in equation A and solve for y

$28=\frac{2}{3}y$

Multiply by 3 both sides to remove the fraction

$28(3)=2y$

Divide by 2 both sides

$y=\frac{28(3)}{2}=42\ in$

therefore

The length of the​ blue-and-yellow macaw is 42 in