SOLUTION: A table and 8 chairs together weigh 97 lb. If the table weighs 25 lb, how much does each chair weigh?

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Question 1189841: A table and 8 chairs together weigh 97 lb. If the table weighs 25 lb, how much does each chair weigh?
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, math_tutor2020, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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Answer by math_tutor2020(3816)   (Show Source):
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x = weight of one chair
8x = weight of 8 chairs
8x+25 = weight of 8 chairs plus the 25 lb table

That expression is the total weight, which your teacher mentions is 97 pounds

Total = 97
8x+25 = 97
8x = 97-25
8x = 72
x = 72/8
x = 9

Answer: Each chair weighs 9 pounds

Answer by ikleyn(52780)   (Show Source):
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This problem is to solve it in one line: One chair weights = = 9 pounds.

Solved.