SOLUTION: Arthur weighs 34lbs more than Lily. Their combined weight is 180lbs less than four times Lily's weight. How much does Lily weigh?

Question 562317: Arthur weighs 34lbs more than Lily. Their combined weight is 180lbs less than four times Lily's weight. How much does Lily weigh?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Arthur weighs 34lbs more than Lily. Their combined weight is 180lbs less than four times Lily's weight. How much does Lily weigh?
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A = L + 34
A + L = 108
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Substitute for "A" and solve for "L":
(L+34) + L = 108
2L = 74
Lily's weight = 37 lbs.
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Stan H.
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