SOLUTION: An apple has 29 more calories than a peach , and 13 fewer calories than a banana. If three apples have 43 fewer calories than 2 bananas and 2 peaches , how many calories does each
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Question 386701: An apple has 29 more calories than a peach , and 13 fewer calories than a banana. If three apples have 43 fewer calories than 2 bananas and 2 peaches , how many calories does each apple have? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! An apple has 29 more calories than a peach , and 13 fewer calories than a banana. If three apples have 43 fewer calories than 2 bananas and 2 peaches , how many calories does each apple have?
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Equations:
a = p + 29
a = b - 13
3a =(2b+2p)-43
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Rearrange:
a + 0 -p = 29
a - b +0 = -13
3a -2b -2p = -43
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Use any method you know to get:
a = 75
b = 88
p = 46
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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