Angel has two baby guinea pigs, Whiskers and Scamp. The sum of their weights is 1 7/8 pounds Whiskers weighs 3/8 pound less than Scamp. How much does each guinea big weigh?

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Yaacov · Answer 1 · 2024-06-17T08:51:25+0000

Answer:

$(9)/(8) [W]\ and \ (3)/(4) [S].$

Explanation:

1. if the weight of Whisters is 'w', then the weight of Scamp is 'w-3/8'; then

2. it is possible to make up the equation:

w+w-(3)/(8)=1(7)/(8);

3. if to solve this equation, then w=9/8 - this is the weight of Whiskers;

the weight of Scamp is 9/8-3/8=6/8=3/4 [pounds].