Let x represent the number of roosters

Number of hens:9x-5

Total:9x-5+x=75

10x-5=75

10x=80

x=<<8=8>>8

Number of hens: 9(8)-5=67

# Answer

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A farm has 5 less than 9 times the amount of hens as roosters.  If there are 75 total chickens, how many hens are there?
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A farm has 5 less than 9 times the amount of hens as roosters.  If there are 75 total chickens, how many hens are there?
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