Trains Two trains, Train A and Train B, weigh a total of 281 tons. Train A is heavier than Train B. The difference of their weights is 113 tons. What is the weight of each train? Train A weighs tons.

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Ikora asked Nov 6, 2023

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Trains Two trains, Train A and Train B, weigh a total of 281 tons. Train A is heavier than Train B. The difference of their weights is 113 tons. What is the weight of each train? Train A weighs tons.

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Answer:

A = 197 tons

B = 84 tons

Explanation:

Given Equations: A + B = 281 A - B = 113

A = 113 + B

113 + B + B = 281

2B = 281 - 113

2B = 168

B = 84

A = 113 + 84

A = 197

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