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Question from Jeri:

Fish is caught that weighs 5 pounds plus half its weight. How much does the fish weigh?

Hi Jeri,

You say the fish weighs 5 pounds plus half its weight. How much does the other half weigh?

Think about this for a while. If you need more of a hint try this.

Penny

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