SOLUTION: Raffy and Raffa have a combined weight of 118.42 kg. If Raffy is heavier by 8.06 kg, how much does Raffa weigh?

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Question 1168342: Raffy and Raffa have a combined weight of 118.42 kg. If Raffy is heavier by 8.06 kg, how much does Raffa weigh?
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ry+Ra=118.42
Ry-8.06=Ra
substitute
Ry+Ry-8.06=118.42
2 Ry=126.48
Ry=63.24 kg
Ra=55.18 kg, the answer.

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