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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §1.1 Real Numbers: Algebra Essentials · Exercise 61 · Algebra · Expressions

Real Numbers: Algebra Essentials · Exercise 61

Consider this scenario: There is a mound of pounds of gravel in a quarry. Throughout the day, 400 pounds of gravel is added to the mound. Two orders of 600 pounds are sold and the gravel is removed from the mound. At the end of the day, the mound has 1,200 pounds of gravel.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §1.1 Real Numbers: Algebra Essentials · Exercise 61

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