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The panda at the zoo became very ill and lost 4 pounds each week for 5 weeks and then in the 6th week started to gain 3 pounds .write a expression and the change in the panda

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Answer:


Explanation:

Let the initial weight be x pounds

After 5 weeks the weight will be x-4×5 =x-20 because it is losing weight at the rate of 4 pounds per week.

After 6 weeks weight=x-20+3=x-17 as it gained 3 pounds

Change in pandas weight indicates the panda lost 7 pounds After a 6weeks.

User Pecos Bill
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Answer:

x-(4*5)+3=y

X=the pandas weight before

Y= the pandas current weight

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