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a hen weighs 3 pounds plus half its weight. how much does it weigh
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Let's assume the weight of the hen is "x" pounds.
According to the given information, the hen weighs 3 pounds plus half its weight, which can be represented as:
x = 3 + (1/2)x
To solve this equation for x, we can multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
2x = 6 + x
Then, subtract x from both sides:
2x - x = 6
Simplifying this equation gives us:
x = 6
Therefore, the hen weighs 6 pounds.
According to the given information, the hen weighs 3 pounds plus half its weight, which can be represented as:
x = 3 + (1/2)x
To solve this equation for x, we can multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
2x = 6 + x
Then, subtract x from both sides:
2x - x = 6
Simplifying this equation gives us:
x = 6
Therefore, the hen weighs 6 pounds.
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