3. A pet store donated 50 pounds of food for adult dogs, puppies, and cats to an animal shelter. 19 pounds was adult dog food and 18, pounds was puppy food. How many pounds of cat food did the pet store donate?

3. A pet store donated 50 pounds of food for adult dogs, puppies, and cats to an animal shelter. 19 pounds was adult dog food and 18, pounds was puppy food. How many pounds of cat food did the pet store donate?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.6: Solve Applications With Linear Inequalities

Problem 3.116TI: Josue wants to go on a 10-day road trip next spring. It will cost him $180 for gas, $450 for food,...

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O 3. A pet store donated 50 pounds of food for
adult dogs, puppies, and cats to an animal
shelter. 19 pounds was adult dog food and
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pounds of cat food did the pet store donate?
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4. Thelma spent of her weekly allowance on dog
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