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The baby giraffe weighed 132 pounds at birth. He gained weight at a steady rate for the first 7 months until his weight reached 538 pounds. How much did he gain each month? Need an equation

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132 + 7r = 538r = 58 pounds
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Answer: 58lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculate the difference between 132 and 538. You can do this by subtracting.

538

- 132

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