document.write( "Question 398908: Bobby weighs 160 lbs more than his sister maria. Their combined weight is 200lbs. How many lbs does bobby weigh? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Bobby weighs 160 lbs more than his sister maria
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document.write( "Let x and (160 + x) represent maria's and bobby's weights  respectively
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document.write( "Question states***
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document.write( " x  + (160 + x) = 200lb
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document.write( "Solving for x
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document.write( " 2x + 160 = 200lb
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document.write( "       2x = 40lb
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document.write( "        x = 20lb, Maria's weight.  Bobby weighs  180lb.   (160 + 20)
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document.write( "CHECKING our Answer***
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document.write( " 20lb + 180lb = 200lb \n" );
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