Bob used 420 cups of water to make tea during the first week. During the second week, Bob used 87 more cups of water than he did during the first week to make the tea. How many cups of water did Bob used during the two weeks?

Bob used 420 cups of water to make tea during the first week. During the second week, Bob used 87 more cups of water than he did during the first week to make the tea. How many cups of water did Bob used during the two weeks?

Elementary Algebra

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ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.3: Solve Systems Of Equations By Elimination

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