SOLUTION: Grace weighs 60 pounds minus half her own weight. What does Grace weigh?

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Question 387438: Grace weighs 60 pounds minus half her own weight. What does Grace weigh?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Let x represent Grace's weight
Question states***
60lb - x/2 = x Multiplying each term by 2 so as all denominators= 1
120lb - x = 2x
120lb = 3x
40lb = x, Grace's weight
CHECKING our Answer***
60lb - 20lb = 40lb
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