Question 1197007
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x = # of hot dogs

(x+55) = # of sodas.


Combines

    x + (x+55) = 175.


Simplify and find x

    2x = 175 - 55

    2x =    120

     x =    120/2 = 60.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  60 hot dogs and 60+55 = 115 sodas.


<U>CHECK</U>.   60 + 115 = 175 sold combined.    ! Correct !
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