SOLUTION: John weighs 65 pounds more than Mike. Together, they weigh 505 pounds. How much does each weigh?
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Question 692023: John weighs 65 pounds more than Mike. Together, they weigh 505 pounds. How much does each weigh?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Mike's weight
= John's weight
given:
John's weight is 285 pounds
Mike's weight is 220 pounds
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