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Question 141852This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathmatics Pre-Algrebra
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A student weighs her hamsters two at a time. Sandy and White Ears weigh 209g together. White Ears and Sport weigh 223g together. Sandy and Sport weigh 216g together. How much does each hamster weigh?
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A student weighs her hamsters two at a time.
Sandy and White Ears weigh 209g together.
Eq: N + W + 0 = 209
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White Ears and Sport weigh 223g together.
Eq: 0 + W + S = 223
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Sandy and Sport weigh 216g together.
Eq: N + 0 + S = 216
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How much does each hamster weigh?
Solve the system of three equations in any way to get:
Sandy = 101g
White Ears = 108g
Sport = 115g
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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