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in an adult zoo the adult polar bear weighs 3 times more than the baby elephant togther they are 700
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in an adult zoo the adult polar bear weighs 3 times more than the baby elephant togther they are 700

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The adult weighs 525

The baby weighs 175

Step-by-step explanation:

Baby: B

Adult: 3B

Adult + Baby = 700

Substitute

B + 3B = 700

Add

4B = 700

Divide both sides of the equation by 4

Baby = 175

Adult = 700 - 175 = 525

Hope this helps :)

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