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The weight of meteorite A is 8 times the weight of meteorite B. If the sum of their weights is 171 tons, find
the weight of each.

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Explanation:

A = 8B

summed they equal 171 tons

8b + b = 171 tons

9b = 171

b = 19 then a = 8 * 19 = 152 tons