SOLUTION: From a worksheet: Two objects weigh in at 2000kg. The heavier object is 240 less than 3 times the weight of the lighter object. How much does the heavier object weigh? The an

Question 192339: From a worksheet:
Two objects weigh in at 2000kg. The heavier object is 240 less than 3 times the weight of the lighter object. How much does the heavier object weigh?
The answer is apparently 1440kg, however I have no idea how to reach this as sad as that may seem. The lighter object is what's throwing me.

Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let "x" = heavier object
and "y" = lighter object

First condition:
. The 2 objects weigh in 2000kg

Second condition:
. The heavier object weighs 3 times the lighter less 240kg.

Putting 2nd condtn. to the 1st condtn.

---->
. Weight of the lighter object

Via 2nd condt:

. Weight of heavier object (Answer)

Thank you,
Jojo
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