SOLUTION: The weight of 1 cubic foot of water is roughly 64 pounds. The weight of 1 cubic foot of cast iron is 7 times greater than the water. Make an expression that could be used to find t

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Question 1149343: The weight of 1 cubic foot of water is roughly 64 pounds. The weight of 1 cubic foot of cast iron is 7 times greater than the water. Make an expression that could be used to find the weight of 1 cubic foot of cast iron.
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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"... 7 times greater than..." means that weight, plus 7 MORE times that weight. So

64 + 7*64