SOLUTION: a man orders 60 pounds of cashews and peanuts, if he orders 24 pounds less of cashews, how many pounds of peanuts was ordered?

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Question 325039: a man orders 60 pounds of cashews and peanuts, if he orders 24 pounds less of cashews, how many pounds of peanuts was ordered?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x-24=60
2x=84
x=42
x-24=18