Toms package weights three more pounds then twice the weight of Momos package. Altogether it equals 15 pounds.

1. Write a system to represent the situation, Define the variables.

2. Solve the system using substitution or elimination.

3. Determine the weights of the packages, Justify it.

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17 January, 17:02

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Maleah Fitzpatrick · Answer 1

T^2+M=15

T is twice the weight of M.

M would = 5 and T would = 10

Toms package weights three more pounds then twice the weight of Momos package. Altogether it equals 15 pounds.1. Write a system to represent the situation, Define the variables.2. Solve the system using substitution or elimination.3. Determine the weights of the packages, Justify it.