SOLUTION: What was the initial weight, in pounds, of a person who now weighs x pounds and who lost y pounds and then gained 5 pounds? (A) x + y - 5 (B) y

SOLUTION: What was the initial weight, in pounds, of a person who now weighs x pounds and who lost y pounds and then gained 5 pounds? (A) x + y - 5 (B) y - x + 5 (C) x + y + 5 (D) y -

Question 336592: What was the initial weight, in pounds, of a person who now weighs x pounds and who lost y pounds and then gained 5 pounds?
(A) x + y - 5
(B) y - x + 5
(C) x + y + 5
(D) y - x - 5
(E) x - y + 5
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Started with and lost .

Then gained lbs,

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