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

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: A boat weighs 1500 lb more than its motor and 1900 lb more than its trailer. Together the boat and motor weight five times a much as the trailer. How much does the boat weigh?
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Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x=weight of boat
weight of motor=x-1500
weight of trailer=x-1900
Boat+motor=5*trailer
x+x-1500=5(x-1900)
2x-1500=5x-9500
add 9500 to both sides. 2x+8000=5x
subtract 2x from both sides. 8000=3x
divide both sides by 3.
weight of the boat=x=26662%2F3lbs
EdJones