Question

A pineapple is 7 times as heavy as an orange. the pineapple also weights 870 grams more than the orange.

what is the total weight in grams for the pineapple and orange?
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Answer 1

the orange weighs 120 grams

Explanation:

Let the value x represent the orange's weight.

x + 870 = 7x

• Move all you x values to one side by subtracting. You are trying to isolate x and divide.

870 = 6x

• divide both sides by 6.

870/6 = x

x = 120