Question

Please Help, Lots of points

Answer 1

Answer:

9 cats

Step-by-step explanation:

x = cat

y = dog

Set up equations.

x + y = 30

4.5x + 8.5y = 219

Multiply first equation by 4.5 and subtract.

4.5x + 4.5y = 135

-(4.5x + 8.5y = 219)

-4y = -84

y = 21

Substitute this y value into the first equation

x + y = 30

x + 21 = 30

x = 9