SOLUTION: The weight of the cement in a compound is six times the weight of water in the compound. Find the weights of each type of material if the total weight is 84 pounds

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Question 1136425: The weight of the cement in a compound is six times the weight of water in the compound. Find the weights of each type of material if the total weight is 84 pounds
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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c cement
w water
system%28c=6w%2Cc%2Bw=84%29

system%28w=12%2Cc=72%29