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Caleb and Sergio stacked boxes on a shelf. Caleb lifted 14 boxes and Sergio lifted 12 boxes. The boxes that Sergio lifted each w

eighed 10 lb more than the boxes Caleb lifted.
Which expression represents the total number of pounds Sergio lifted?
Let c represent the weight of each box Caleb lifted.

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scoundrel [369]4 years ago

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Answer:

14 ( c ) = Caleb's

12 ( c + 10 ) = Sergio's

Step-by-step explanation:

Caleb lifted 14 boxes so you multiply 14 by c which is the weight of each box and for Sergio he lifted 12 boxes although his weighed 10 pounds more so you add 10 to c which would equal c + 10 multiplied by 12

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