SOLUTION: Joe, Craig, and Dylan have a combined weight of 429 pounds. Craig weighs 34 pounds more than Joe. Dylan weighs 13 pounds more than Craig. How many pounds does Craig weigh?

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Question 429988: Joe, Craig, and Dylan have a combined weight of 429 pounds. Craig weighs 34 pounds more than Joe. Dylan weighs 13 pounds more than Craig. How many pounds does Craig weigh?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Craig weighs 34 pounds more than Joe. Dylan weighs 13 pounds more than Craig
Let x , (x+34) and (x+47) represent Joe, Craig and Dylan's weights respectively
Question states***
x + (x+34) + (x+47)= 429
Solving for x
3x = 348
x = 116lbs, Joe's weight. Craig weighs 150lbs and Dylan weighs 163
CHECKING our Answer***
116lb + 150lb + 163lb = 429lb
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