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UPS charges $7 for the first pound, and $1 for each additional pound. FedEx charges $5 for the first pound and $2 for each additional pound. How many pounds, p, will it take for UPS and FedEx to cost the same?

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Answer:

3 pounds

Explanation:

1st pound:

ups=7

fedex=5

2nd pound:

ups=8

fedex=7

3rd pound:

ups=9

fedex=9

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Answer:1

Explanation:

0+1=1

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