Respuesta :

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72/3=24

24+24=48

B weight=48

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Answer:

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.