SOLUTION: A polar bear weighs 715 lb which is 585 lb less than a sea cow. How much does a sea cow weigh? (write an equation and solve)

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Question 489866: A polar bear weighs 715 lb which is 585 lb less than a sea cow. How much does a sea cow weigh? (write an equation and solve)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A polar bear weighs 715 lb which is 585 lb less than a sea cow. How much does a sea cow weigh? (write an equation and solve)
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pb = sc-585
715 = sc - 585
sc = 1300 lb.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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