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16 April, 10:45

A pineapple is 7 times as heavy as an orange. the pineapple also weights 870 grams more than the orange.

what is the total weight in grams for the pineapple and orange?

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  1. 16 April, 11:14
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    the orange weighs 120 grams

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the value x represent the orange's weight.

    x + 870 = 7x

    Move all you x values to one side by subtracting. You are trying to isolate x and divide.

    870 = 6x

    divide both sides by 6.

    870/6 = x

    x = 120
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