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(PLEASE ANSWER FOR BRAINILEST ASAP!!) (EXPLAIN!!) 3 boxes all way the same amount. All together they weigh 54.3 pounds. How much does 1 box weigh?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Let B = the weight of box B

Let 2B = the weight of box A

Let 2B + 30 = the weight of box C

B + 2B + 2B + 30 = 640

5B = 610

B = 122 pounds, weight of box B

2B = 2(122) = 244 pounds, weight of box A

2B + 30 = 2(122) + 30 = 274 pounds, weight of box C

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One weighs 18.1 pounds.
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