document.write( "Question 692023: John weighs 65 pounds more than Mike. Together, they weigh 505 pounds. How much does each weigh? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #426912 by josmiceli(19441) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Let $\"+x+\"$ = Mike's weight
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+x+%2B+65+\"$ = John's weight
\n" ); document.write( "given:
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+x+%2B+x+%2B+65+=+505+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+2x+=+505+-+65+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+2x+=+440+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+x+=+220+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+x+%2B+65+=+285+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "John's weight is 285 pounds
\n" ); document.write( "Mike's weight is 220 pounds\r
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