Answer:
9 years
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
Lifespan of rabbits = x
Lifespan of hamster = x - 4
Lifespan of raccoon = 2(x - 4)
Total lifespan of animals = 24
Total = rabbits + hamster + raccoon
24 = x + (x - 4) + 2(x - 4)
24 = x + x - 4 + 2x - 8
24 = 4x - 12
24 + 12 = 4x
36 = 4x
x = 36/4
x = 9 years
longevity for the rabbit = 9 years
Lifespan of rabbits = x = 9
Lifespan of hamster = x - 4
= 9 - 4
= 5
Lifespan of raccoon = 2(x - 4)
= 2(9 - 4)
= 2(5)
= 10
Total lifespan of animals = 24
