document.write( "Question 851339: Billy weighs 140 pounds more than his sister Nancy. Their combined weight is 160 pounds. How many pounds does Billy weigh?
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document.write( "Let x represent Nancy's weight
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document.write( " (x+140) + x = 160lbs
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document.write( "          2x = 20
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document.write( "           x = 10lb, Nancy's weight.  Billy weighs  150lbs
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document.write( " 150lbs + 10lbs = 160lbs
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