document.write( "Question 1126323: Ann, Bill, Cara, and Denis weighed in pairs. Ann and Bill weigh 180 pounds altogether. Bill and Cara weigh 190 pounds altogether, and Cara and Denis weigh 210 pounds altogether. How much do Ann and Denis weigh altogether? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #742631 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ann, Bill, Cara, and Denis weighed in pairs. \n" ); document.write( " Ann and Bill weigh 180 pounds altogether. \n" ); document.write( "a + b = 180 \n" ); document.write( " Bill and Cara weigh 190 pounds altogether \n" ); document.write( "b + c = 190 \n" ); document.write( " and Cara and Denis weigh 210 pounds altogether. \n" ); document.write( "c + d = 210 \n" ); document.write( " How much do Ann and Denis weigh altogether? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "find their total weight. \n" ); document.write( "a + b + c + d = ___ \n" ); document.write( " Replace a+b with 180, replace c+d with 210 \n" ); document.write( "180 + 210 = 390 is the total weight \n" ); document.write( "Subtract b + c which is 190 \n" ); document.write( "390 - 190 = 200 is the weight of a + d (Ann & Denis) \n" ); document.write( " |