SOLUTION: kittys mass is about 2 1/2 times as much as fluffys and togethr thier total mass is 7.5 kg write an equation to determine fluffys mass ,w,in kilograms .

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Question 916849: kittys mass is about 2 1/2 times as much as fluffys and togethr thier total mass is 7.5 kg
write an equation to determine fluffys mass ,w,in kilograms .
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let F's weight be represented by , then K's weight is approximately (the problem says "about") . Add 'em up, set the sum equal to 7.5 kg, and solve for



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it