SOLUTION: Any help would be greatly appreciated.... thank you Together, Paul and Quincy weigh 364 pounds, Quincy and Ramon weigh 354 pounds, and Paul and Ramon weigh 352 pounds. How much

Question 741937: Any help would be greatly appreciated.... thank you
Together, Paul and Quincy weigh 364 pounds, Quincy and Ramon weigh 354 pounds, and Paul and Ramon weigh 352 pounds. How much does each weigh individually?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Together, Paul and Quincy weigh 364 pounds, Quincy and Ramon weigh 354 pounds, and Paul and Ramon weigh 352 pounds. How much does each weigh individually?
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Equations:
p + q = 364
r + q = 354
p + r = 352
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Rearrange:
p = 364-q
r = 354-q
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Substitute for "p" and "r" and solve for "q":
364-q + 354-q = 352
718 - 2q = 352
2q = 718-352
2q = 366
Quincy = 183 lbs
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Solve for "p" and for "r":
p = 364 - 183 = 181 lbs
r = 354 - 183 = 171 lbs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p+q=364,
q+r=354,
p+r=352
p = 181, q = 183, r = 171
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