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A table and 8 chairs weigh 235.68 lb together. If the table weighs 157.84 lb, what is the weight of one chair in pounds

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Answer: Each chair weights 9.73 lb.

Explanation:

235.68 = 8c + 157.84

Subtract 157.84 from each side

77.84 = 8c

Divide each side by 8

9.73 c

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