This problem is simply asking us to add the weights which are presented as fractions. You can easily get the answer if you input them directly in a calculator. But I think the challenge here is to manually add fractions.
Let's add the two 1/4 lb weights because it is easier for they have a common denominator. Just simply add the numerators.
1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4
Then, add with this the fraction part of 2 1/5.
2/4 + 1/5 = ?
The least common denominator is 4*5 = 20. Then divide 20 with each denominator and multiply to their respective numerator.
2/4 + 1/5 = [(20/4 * 2) + (20/5 *1)]/20 = 14/20
14/20 is simplified to 7/10. Then add the whole number 2. <em>Therefore, the sum of all weights is 2 7/10 pounds.</em>
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X=Y+Z
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x=-17, y=5. (-17, 5).
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-2x-5y=9
3x+11y=4
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3(-2x-5y)=3(9)
2(3x+11y)=2(4)
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-6x-15y=27
6x+22y=8
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7y=35
y=35/7
y=5
3x+11(5)=4
3x+55=4
3x=4-55
3x=-51
x=-51/3
x=-17
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