SOLUTION: A clown weighs 60 lb more than a trapeze artist. The trapeze artist weighs two thirds as much as the clown. How much does each weigh?
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Question 494112: A clown weighs 60 lb more than a trapeze artist. The trapeze artist weighs two thirds as much as the clown. How much does each weigh? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = clown's weight
Let = t.a.'s weight
given
(1)
(2)
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(2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
The clown weighs 180
The trapeze artist weighs 120
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
