Question

Fido and Jet are two small dogs. Fido weighs exactly 10 pounds more than Jet. Together, they weigh exactly 46 pounds. How much does each dog weigh?

Answer 1

Answer: x = Jet’s weight

x + (x+10) = 46

46 - 10 = 2x

2x =36

x = 18

Jet weighs 18 pounds and Fido weighs 28 pounds.

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