Fido and Jet are two small dogs. Fido weighs exactly 10 pounds more than Jet. Together, they weigh exactly 46 pounds. How much does each dog weigh?

Moff asked Dec 16, 2022

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Moff asked Dec 16, 2022

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Answer: x = Jet’s weight

x + (x+10) = 46

46 - 10 = 2x

2x =36

x = 18

Jet weighs 18 pounds and Fido weighs 28 pounds.

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Dpgaspar answered Dec 22, 2022

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