SOLUTION: Bob's weight is double that of joe and their combined weight is 225 lbs. Bob weighs________?

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Question 770021: Bob's weight is double that of joe and their combined weight is 225 lbs. Bob weighs________?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Bob's weight is double that of joe and their combined weight is 225 lbs.
Let joe weight "x" lbs.
Then Bob weighs "2x" lbs.
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Equation
x + 2x = 225
3x = 225
x = 75 lbs (Joe's weight)
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Bob weighs 2x = 150 lbs
Cheers,
Stan H.
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