B weighs 2/3 of what D weighs. if D weighs 72 pounds how much does B weigh

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Mikaela Harris

23 August, 00:42

B weighs 2/3 of what D weighs. if D weighs 72 pounds how much does B weigh

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Wade Watts · Answer 1

48 lb.

Step-by-step explanation:

Translate this word problem into algebraic equations: B = (2/3) D and D = 72 lb.

Substituting 72 lb for D in the first equation, we get B = (2/3) (72 lb) = 48 lb.

Javon Chaney · Answer 2

Javon Chaney 23 August, 03:39

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72/3=24

24+24=48

B weight=48