Answer:
There are 12 goats and 2 geese.
Step-by-step explanation:
X = geese; Y = goats
Geese have 2 legs each. Goats have 4 legs each.
2x + 4y = 52
There are 14 animals
x + y = 14
x = 14 - y
(replacement)
2(14 - y) + 4y = 52
(simplify)
28 - 2y + 4y = 52
28 + 2y = 52
2y = 24
y = 12
14 - 12 = 2
x = 2
