Antoinette weighs 7 less kilograms than twice Rupert's weight. Together they weigh 98 kilograms. How many kilograms does Antoinette weigh?
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Let R = Rupert's weight. Antoinette = 2R - 7. R + 2R - 7 = 98. 3R = 105. Rupert = 35 kg. Antoinette = 2 * 35 - 7 = 63 kg. Antoinette weighs 63 kilograms.
Thus, the answer is 63.
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