SOLUTION: Oranges are packed in crates. Each crate weighs 3 kg when empty. An individual orange averages 0.2 kg. The weight of a full 12 kg. What is the equation?

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Question 812867: Oranges are packed in crates. Each crate weighs 3 kg when empty. An individual orange averages 0.2 kg. The weight of a full 12 kg. What is the equation?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +n+ = the number of oranges in a full crate
+.2n+%2B+3+=+12+ kg
+.2n+=+9+
+n+=+45+
There are 45 oranges in a crate