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Two watermelons weigh a total of 4040 pounds. The weight of the larger melon is 55 pounds less than twice the weight of the smaller melon. What is the weight of each​ watermelon? what is the weight of the two watermelons
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Let
x = the weight of the smaller melon
y = the weight of the larger melon
x + y = 4040
y = 2x - 55
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x = 1,365 lb
y = 2,675 lb
The smaller melon weights 1,365 pounds.
The larger melon weights 2,675 pounds.