SOLUTION: tyler has two dogs.one of the dogs weighs twice as much as the other. If the total weight of the two dogs is 60 pounds. how much does each dog weigh?
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Question 517447: tyler has two dogs.one of the dogs weighs twice as much as the other. If the total weight of the two dogs is 60 pounds. how much does each dog weigh? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! tyler has two dogs.one of the dogs weighs twice as much as the other. If the total weight of the two dogs is 60 pounds. how much does each dog weigh?
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weight of one dog: x
weight of other::: 2x
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Equation:
x + 2x = 60
3x = 60
x = 20 lbs (one dog's weight)
2x = 40 lbs (other dog's weight)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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