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A box containing 5 identical math books weighs 16 pounds. The box alone weighs 1 pound. How much does each book weigh? Explain your reasoning for how you solved your problem.

A box containing 5 identical math books weighs 16 pounds. The box alone weighs 1 pound. How much does each book weigh? Explain your reasoning for how you solved your problem.
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A box containing 5 identical math books weighs 16 pounds. The box alone weighs 1 pound. How much does each book weigh? Explain your reasoning for how you solved your problem.

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Answer:

1/3

Explanation:

5 identical math books weighs 15 pounds. 5/15 = 1/3

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