The weight of meteorite A is 2 times the weight of meteorite B. If the sum of their weights is 54 tons, find the weight of each.

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Answer:

B weighs 18 tons, A weighs 36.

Explanation:

A = 2B

B + 2B = 54

3B = 54

B = 54 ÷ 3

B = 18

Tomask answered Feb 9, 2022

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