Question 741937
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.