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The horse is 45 lbs more than six times the riders weight. If they weigh a total of 710 lbs how much more does the horse weigh?
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The horse is 45 lbs more than six times the riders weight. If they weigh a total of 710 lbs how much more does the horse weigh?

User Andrew Brooke
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6x + 45 + x = 710
7x = 710 - 45
7x = 665
x = 95 (riders weight)

6x + 45
570 + 45
615 (horses weight)

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