Hi,

crate of oranges weighs eight pounds more than a crate of bananas 

and a crate of kiwi weighs one third as much as a crate of bananas

Let x, (x+8), x/3 represent the crate weight for bananas, oranges and kiwis

Question states*** Together the three crates weigh 43 pounds

 x + (x+8) + x/3 = 43lb

 

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