Question 212346
A clown weighs 60 lb more than a trapeze artist.
c = t + 60
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 The trapeze artist weighs two thirds as much as the clown.
t = {{{2/3}}}c
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Substitute (t+60) for c
t = {{{2/3}}}(t + 60)
t = {{{2/3}}}t + {{{2/3}}}*60
t - {{{2/3}}}t = 20(2)
{{{1/3}}}t = 40
Multiply by 3
t = 120 is the trapeze artist
then
c = 120 + 60
c = 180 is the clown
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Check {{{120/180}}} = {{{2/3}}}