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USPS charges a flate rate of $5.50 for the 1st pound of shipping, plus $1.35 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $8.00 for the 1st pound of shipping and $1.10 for each additional pound. How many pounds will it take for USPS and FedEx to cost the same?

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I think it might be 10
5.50+1.35x = 8.00+1.10x
I put that in a math app and it gave me 10
User Gururaj
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usps is cheaper

Explanation:

usps equals 6 dollars 85 cents and fedex charges 9 dollars and 10 cents

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