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Keisha has two dogs. The larger dog weighs 1.2 pounds more than the smaller dog. The combined weight of the two dogs is 13.6 pounds. What is the weight, in pounds, of the smaller dog?

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Answer:

x  = 6.2

Step-by-step explanation:

let ‘x’ denotes the weight of a smaller dog.

“1.2″ + x” be the weight of the larger dog

combined weight = 13.6

smaller dog weight =

x+x+1.2 = 13.6

2x + 1.2 = 13.6

2x = 13.6–1.2

2x = 12.4

x = 12.4/2

x = 6.2 pounds.

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