Question 222907
Let x = weight of B
6x = weight of A


x + 6x = 154
7x=154
x=22  Meteorite A
6x= 132  Meteorite B


Check :  22+132= 154
It checks!!


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Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus