Question

Two African tigers were

weighed. One weighs 5x + 17
pounds and the two together
weigh 16x + 3 pounds. How
much does the other tiger
weigh alone?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The weight of the other tiger is 11x - 14.

The total weight of the two tigers is 16x + 3. Subtract the weight of one (5x + 17) from this total; the result is the weight of the other tiger:

16x + 3

- ( 5x + 17)

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11x - 14

The weight of the other tiger is 11x - 14.