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Two trains, Train A and Train B, weigh a total of 515 tons. Train A is heavier than Train B. The difference of their weights is 337 tons. What is the weight of each train?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

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