SOLUTION: Any help would be greatly appreciated.... thank you Together, Paul and Quincy weigh 364 pounds, Quincy and Ramon weigh 354 pounds, and Paul and Ramon weigh 352 pounds. How much

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Question 741937: Any help would be greatly appreciated.... thank you
Together, Paul and Quincy weigh 364 pounds, Quincy and Ramon weigh 354 pounds, and Paul and Ramon weigh 352 pounds. How much does each weigh individually?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Together, Paul and Quincy weigh 364 pounds, Quincy and Ramon weigh 354 pounds, and Paul and Ramon weigh 352 pounds. How much does each weigh individually?
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Equations:
p + q = 364
r + q = 354
p + r = 352
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Rearrange:
p = 364-q
r = 354-q
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Substitute for "p" and "r" and solve for "q":
364-q + 354-q = 352
718 - 2q = 352
2q = 718-352
2q = 366
Quincy = 183 lbs
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Solve for "p" and for "r":
p = 364 - 183 = 181 lbs
r = 354 - 183 = 171 lbs
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p+q=364,
q+r=354,
p+r=352
p = 181, q = 183, r = 171