SOLUTION: Grace weighs 60 pounds minus half her own weight. What does Grace weigh?

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Question 387438: Grace weighs 60 pounds minus half her own weight. What does Grace weigh?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

Let x represent Grace's weight

Question states***

 60lb - x/2 = x  Multiplying each term by 2 so as all denominators= 1

 120lb - x  = 2x

     120lb = 3x

      40lb = x, Grace's weight



CHECKING our Answer***

 60lb - 20lb = 40lb