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algebra intermediate

Problem

Ten treeks weigh as much as three squigs and one goolee. Two treeks and one goolee are equal in weight to one squig. The combined weight of how many treeks equals the weight of one squig?
Solution
Let be the weight of one treek, the weight of one squig, and the weight of one goolee, respectively. Then the given information tells us Since we would like to solve for in terms of , we want to eliminate . Add the two equations to obtain So one squig weighs treeks.
Final answer
3