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A dairy farm has two cows. Last month, cow A produced 250 gallons less than twice the amount of milk from cow B. Together, the two cows produce 1200 gallons of milk. explain.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

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Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

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