Horses, pigs and cows is really easy I can do it in my head but, my teacher told me I would have to start showing my work. I really have no clue how to do that I have always done it in my head. Can you pretty please help me I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you. :)

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Horses, pigs and cows is really easy I can do it in my head but, my teacher told me I would have to start showing my work. I really have no clue how to do that I have always done it in my head. Can you pretty please help me I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you. :)

Answer 1

I don't know what's in your head!!

What is the problem?

Answer 2

Thanks Ms.Sue!!

My teacher gave me an example (I don't know so sorry)
28+38+34=100
h+p+c=50
h+(28-h)+(34-h)=50
-h+62=50
62/-50=50/-50
12 = h
Thanks (it's really confusing)

Answer 3

Please post a problem that you did in your head, and I'll try to help you.

Answer 4

(Blank) horses + (blank) pigs =22

(Blank) horses + (blank) cows =9
(Blank) pigs + (blank) cows =17
Hope that gives you an idea of what I am talking 'bout (if I could take a pic. I would)
Sorry I meant 22

Answer 5

Are you working with variables?

let the number of horses be x
let the number of pigs be y
let the number of cows be z

so you have:
x+y = 22 #1
x+z = 9 #2
y+z = 17 #3

subtract #1 - #2 ----> y-z = 13 #4

add #3+#4 ----> 2y = 30
y = 15

sub into #1
x+y=22
x+15=22
x=7

sub into #2
x+z = 9
7+z = 9
z = 2

we have 7 horses, 15 pigs, and 2 cows

Answer 6

Thanks Reiny :) (sorry its all ratchit and says lexie b/c my 'lil sis was putting a ? And 4got 2 put it back to Abby)

Answer 7

Of course, I'd be happy to help you! Showing your work is a great way to demonstrate your thought process and ensure you're getting the correct answer. Let's go through an example of counting horses, pigs, and cows together, and I'll explain how to show your work as well.

Let's say you have 3 horses, 4 pigs, and 2 cows. To count them, you can start by making a simple table or list:

- Horses: | |
- Pigs: | | | |
- Cows: | |

Now, let's show your work step by step. Start by counting the horses. Each time you count a horse, make a mark (such as a tick or a dot) in the table or list next to the corresponding animal:

- Horses: | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
- Pigs: | | | |
- Cows: | |

Now, move on to the pigs and mark them as well:

- Horses: | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
- Pigs: | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
- Cows: | |

Finally, count and mark the cows:

- Horses: | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
- Pigs: | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
- Cows: | ✔️ | ✔️ |

Now, you can see that there are 3 horses, 4 pigs, and 2 cows. This method of marking or making tallies next to each animal is a visual way of showing your work.

By following this approach, you demonstrate your ability to correctly count each animal and show the reasoning behind your answer. Remember, it's important to communicate your thought process, and showing your work can help others understand how you arrived at the answer.