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21-11-2017
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Stephen has a dog that weighs 5 times as much as lans dog. The total weight of both dogs is 72 pounds. How much does a Stevens dog weigh

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21-11-2017

x = Ian's dog
y = 5x
x + 5x = 72
6x = 72
x = 12
We've found Ian's dog's weight, which is 12 pounds. However, the question asks us for Stephen's dog's weight, which is 12 times 5, giving us 60 pounds. Hope this helps!!!

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