SOLUTION: A computer and its monitor weigh a total of 48 pounds. If the monitor weighs twice as much as the computer, how much does each piece of hardware weigh?

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Question 14689: A computer and its monitor weigh a total of 48 pounds. If the monitor weighs twice as much as the computer, how much does each piece of hardware weigh?
Answer by Drpengui(15)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a= computer
b= moniter

and

then substitute 2a for b

divide

then 16 for a
subtract

:)Danny
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