SOLUTION: The question as stated: Last summer, Gary trained 32 more dogs than Zina. Together they trained 126 dogs. How many dogs did Gary train?

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Question 386804: The question as stated: Last summer, Gary trained 32 more dogs than Zina. Together they trained 126 dogs. How many dogs did Gary train?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two ways to do this: 1. In your head. Add 32 to 126 then divide the result by 2.

2. Let x represent the number of Gs dogs, then x - 32 represents the number of Zs dogs. x + x - 32 = 126. Solve for x.


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