Problema Solution

Homer weighs 243 pounds and is losing 4 pounds a week on his diet. Bart weighs 129 pounds and is gaining 2 pounds a week. How many weeks will it be when Homer and Bart weigh the same?

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H = 243 - 4x

B = 129 + 2x

 

243-4x = 129 + 2x

6x = 243 + 129

x = 372/6 = 62