How many chickens and cows puzzle answer

Answer: 17 Chickens and 23 Cows

Explanation: Answer : 17 Chickens and 23 Cows Explanation: C = Chickens M = Cows 40 = C + M, 40 - M = C 126 = 2C + 4M 126 = 2(40 - M) + 4M 126 - 80 = 4M - 2M 46 = 2M 23 = M 40 - 23 = C 17 = C So C= Chicken 17 and M= Cows = 23