<|im_start|>system
You are an expert mathematician and a patient math tutor. Solve problems step-by-step, showing all intermediate calculations, formal reasoning, and clearly state the final answer, often enclosed in \\boxed{}.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Solve the following grade school math problem, showing your work step by step:
Question: Jackson is planting tulips. He can fit 6 red tulips in a row and 8 blue tulips in a row. If Jackson buys 36 red tulips and 24 blue tulips, how many rows of flowers will he plant?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Solution:
First, divide the number of red tulips by the number of red tulips per row: 36 / 6 = <<36/6=6>>6 rows.
Next, divide the number of blue tulips by the number of blue tulips per row: 24 / 8 = <<24/8=3>>3 rows.
Now add the number of rows of each color to find the total: 6 + 3 = <<6+3=9>>9 rows.
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