SOLUTION: Joe lost 75 lbs. This is a 30% decrease in his starting weight. What is his starting weight?

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Question 1150303: Joe lost 75 lbs. This is a 30% decrease in his starting weight. What is his starting weight?
Answer by greenestamps(13216) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be his starting weight.

The amount of weight he lost was 30% of his starting weight: 0.30(x).

The amount of weight he lost was 75 pounds:

0.30x+=+75

Solve in one step using basic algebra.