Math problem "The elephant weighs eight times as much as the cow, and the elephant weighs three times as much as the cow." . 5 tons. How many kilograms do elephants and cows weigh? "Solve in the form
Math problem "The elephant weighs eight times as much as the cow, and the elephant weighs three times as much as the cow." . 5 tons. How many kilograms do elephants and cows weigh? "Solve in the form of an equation.
If the cow weighs x tons and the elephant weighs 8 tons.
8x-x=3.5
7x=3.5
x = 3.5 \7
x=0.5
0.5+3.5=4 tons
Answer: 4 tons of elephants and 0.5 tons of cattle.