SOLUTION: Teri lost 4 pounds over the summer. This is four more than half the weight she want to lose by December. How much does Teri want to lose?

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Question 373225: Teri lost 4 pounds over the summer. This is four more than half the weight she want to lose by December. How much does Teri want to lose?
Answer by Jstrasner(112) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hey,
For this one we need to convert the words into numbers:
4 pounds = 4 + .5W pounds
Then we simplify:
4-4=.5W
0=.5W
W=0
She wanted to lose 0 pounds
I hope this helps!