Question 337394
the semantics is usually the problem ; instead of saying "Jack weighs" , say "Jack's weight is"


Jack's weight ___ W


is ___ =


4/5 of his weight plus 40 lbs. ___ (4/5)W + 40


W = (4/5)W + 40


subtracting (4/5)W ___ (1/5)W = 40


multiplying by 5 ___ W = 200