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  • 02-12-2017
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Saira weights 25 pounds more than umbar . If together they weight 205 pounds. What is the weight of saira

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astroprincess331
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  • 02-12-2017
To solve this, you can create an equation. Say the weight of Umbar is x, then Saira weighs x+25. Together they weigh 205. So, you get the equation

x+x+25=205

Then solve for x. 

2x+25=205
2x=180
x=90

Then to find Saira's weight, add 25 to Umbar's weight. 

90+25=115.
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