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  • 11-02-2020
  • Mathematics
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An empty crate weighs 3 pounds. Jess puts 14 books in the crate. The total weight of the crate and books is 80 pounds. Write an equation to model the weight, w, in pounds of each book and solve for w.

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  • 19-02-2020

Answer:

5.5 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

80 = 3 + 14w

80 - 3 = 14w

77 = 14w

w = 77/14

w = 5.5 pounds

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