SOLUTION: A boat weighs 1500lb more than its motor and 1900lb more than its trailer. Together the boat and motor weigh five times as much as the trailer. How much does the boat weigh?

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Question 63342: A boat weighs 1500lb more than its motor and 1900lb more than its trailer. Together the boat and motor weigh five times as much as the trailer. How much does the boat weigh?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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B=1500+M
B=1900+T
1500+M=1900+T
M=1900-1500+T
M=400+T
B+M=5T
(1900+T)+(400+T)=5T
2300+2T=5T
2300=3T
T=2300/3
T=766.67 LBS. THEREFORE THE BOAT IS 1900+766.67=2666.67 LBS.