SOLUTION: The height of Seven Falls in Colorado is 5/2 the height of Twin Falls in Idaho. The sum of the heights is 420 feet. Find the height of each.

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Question 356967: The height of Seven Falls in Colorado is 5/2 the height of Twin Falls in Idaho.
The sum of the heights is 420 feet. Find the height of each.

Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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