SOLUTION: Gavin purchased three types of meat at the deli totaling 5 lb. He bought 1 1/2 lb of bologna and 2 1/4 lb of ham. How much of the other type of meat die Gavin purchase?

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Question 129087: Gavin purchased three types of meat at the deli totaling 5 lb. He bought
1 1/2 lb of bologna and 2 1/4 lb of ham. How much of the other type of meat die Gavin purchase?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.5+2.25+x=5
3.75+x=5
x=5-3.75
x=1.25 amount of the third type of meat.