SOLUTION: John weighs 65 pounds more than Mike. Together, they weigh 505 pounds. How much does each weigh?

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Question 692023: John weighs 65 pounds more than Mike. Together, they weigh 505 pounds. How much does each weigh?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Mike's weight
+x+%2B+65+ = John's weight
given:
+x+%2B+x+%2B+65+=+505+
+2x+=+505+-+65+
+2x+=+440+
+x+=+220+
+x+%2B+65+=+285+
John's weight is 285 pounds
Mike's weight is 220 pounds