document.write( "Question 770021: Bob's weight is double that of joe and their combined weight is 225 lbs. Bob weighs________? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #469213 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Bob's weight is double that of joe and their combined weight is 225 lbs. \n" ); document.write( "Let joe weight \"x\" lbs. \n" ); document.write( "Then Bob weighs \"2x\" lbs. \n" ); document.write( "----------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Equation \n" ); document.write( "x + 2x = 225 \n" ); document.write( "3x = 225 \n" ); document.write( "x = 75 lbs (Joe's weight) \n" ); document.write( "-------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Bob weighs 2x = 150 lbs \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "==================== \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |