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Two small pitchers and one large pitcher can hold 14 cups of water. One large pitcher minus one small pitcher constitutes 5 cups of water. How many cups of water can each pitcher hold? Two small pitchers and one large pitcher can hold 14 cups of water . One large pitcher minus one small pitcher constitutes 5 cups of water . How many cups of water can each pitcher hold ?​

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Answer:

Small pitchers can hold 3 cups and large pitchers can hold 8 cups

Explanation:

5-14= 3 small pitchers

5-14= 9

9/3=3

5+3=8

8+3+3=15

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