document.write( "Question 528699: Arnold's dog weighs 10 pounds less than twice his brother's dog. The dogs' combined weight is 50 pounds. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #349814 by boilpoil(127)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x be Arnold's dog's weight \n" ); document.write( "Then 2x-10 be his brother's dog's weight\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x+2x-10=50 \n" ); document.write( "3x=60 \n" ); document.write( "x=20(pounds)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "His brother's dog's weight: \n" ); document.write( " 2(20)-10 \n" ); document.write( "=40-10 \n" ); document.write( "=30(pounds) \n" ); document.write( " |