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2 September, 10:09

Darlene's dog weighed 5 times as much as Leah's Dog. Together, the dogs weighed 84 pounds. How much did each dog weigh? Write an equation and solve

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  1. 2 September, 10:33
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    Let d = Darlene's dog's weight

    let l = Leah's dog's weight

    d = 5l

    d + l = 84

    so, 5l + l = 84, which means 6l = 84

    so, l = 84/6 = 14d = 5 (14) = 70

    Darlene's dog = 70 lbs, Leah's dog = 14 lbs
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