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The combined weight of three basset hounds is 185185 pounds. The two smaller dogs weigh the same. The difference between the larger weight and the smaller weight is 2020 pounds. How many pounds does the largest dog weigh?
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The combined weight of three basset hounds is 185 pounds. The two smaller dogs weigh the same. The difference between the larger weight and the smaller weight is 20 pounds. How many pounds does the largest dog weigh?
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The combined weight of three basset hounds is $185$ pounds. The two smaller dogs weigh the same. The difference between the larger weight and the smaller weight is $20$ pounds. How many pounds does the largest dog weigh?

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