SOLUTION: Joe, Craig, and Dylan have a combined weight of 429 pounds. Craig weighs 34 pounds more than Joe. Dylan weighs 13 pounds more than Craig. How many pounds does Craig weigh?

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Question 429988: Joe, Craig, and Dylan have a combined weight of 429 pounds. Craig weighs 34 pounds more than Joe. Dylan weighs 13 pounds more than Craig. How many pounds does Craig weigh?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Craig weighs 34 pounds more than Joe. Dylan weighs 13 pounds more than Craig

Let x , (x+34) and (x+47) represent Joe, Craig and Dylan's weights respectively

Question states***

x + (x+34) + (x+47)= 429

Solving for x

     3x = 348

      x = 116lbs, Joe's weight.  Craig weighs 150lbs and Dylan weighs 163



CHECKING our Answer***

   116lb + 150lb + 163lb = 429lb