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A baby giraffe is 20 pounds lighter than a baby elephant. The two babies have a combined weight of 110 pounds. How much does each animal weigh

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110/2 = 55
55 + 10 = 65
65 - 20 = 45
(10 + 10 = 20 lbs)
45 + 65 = 110 lbs
So the giraffe is 45 lbs and the baby elephant is 65 lbs
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