SOLUTION: After losing 30 pounds, an individual weights 110 pound more than 1/3 his previous weight . Find the previous weight of the individual.
I tried X/1/3 + 110
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I tried X/1/3 + 110
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Question 125927: After losing 30 pounds, an individual weights 110 pound more than 1/3 his previous weight . Find the previous weight of the individual.
I tried X/1/3 + 110 Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let W = the individual's weight, then you can write: Multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction. Subtract W from both sides. Add 90 to both sides. Finally, divide both sides by 2.
The individual previously weighed 210 lbs.
Check: Substitute W = 210
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