The weight of the fish
You catch a fish and weigh its parts. The tail weighs ounces. The head weighs as much as the tail plus half the body. The body weighs as much as the head and tail combined. What is the total weight of the fish, in ounces?
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- Write one equation per sentence: , , .
- Substitute into the body equation to solve for first.
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72
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