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Solve the word problem. Be sure to use the six steps! The city of Harris recycles 5,800 pounds of plastic per week. Each resident recycles 4 pounds per week. How many residents live in Harris?
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Solve the word problem. Be sure to use the six steps!

The city of Harris recycles 5,800 pounds of plastic per week. Each resident recycles 4 pounds per week. How many residents live in Harris?

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Answer:

1450 residents

Explanation:

Number of residents who live in Harris

= 5800 pounds ÷ 4 pounds

= 1450 residents

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