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Trains Two trains, Train A and Train B, weigh a total of 355 tons. Train A is heavier than Train B.

The difference of their weights is 183 tons. What is the weight of each train?

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Answer:

A = 269 T B = 86 T

Explanation:

A-B = 183 or A = 183 +B

A+B = 355 SUB IN THE VALUE ABOVE FOR A

183 + B + B = 355

183 + 2B = 355

B= 86 THEN A = 183 +B = 269

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