SOLUTION: Hello, I need help with this. E-mail me back as soon as possible, Thanks! Fraction Action! A man weighs five-sixth of his weight plus 30 pounds. What is his weight?

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Fraction Action!
A man weighs five-sixth of his weight plus 30 pounds. What is his weight?
Found 2 solutions by ptaylor, josmiceli:
Answer by ptaylor(2198) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=his weight
then (5/6)x+30=x multiply both sides by 6 and we get:
5x+180=6x subtract 5x from both sides
180=6x-5x and
x=180 lbs
ck(5/6)180+30=180
150+30=180
180=180
Hope this helps. Happy holidays----ptaylor
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
man's weight = w
w = (5/6)x + 30
w = x
x = (5/6)x + 30
(1/6)x = 30
x = 180 answer
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