Problema Solution
Jerud weighs 15 pounds less than twice Kate's weight.How much does Kate weigh if Jerud weighs 205 pounds?
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let
j = 205 lbs the weight of Jerud
k = the weight of Kate
Jerud weighs 15 pounds less than twice Kate's weight
j = k - 15
205 = k - 15
by solving for k we have
k = 220 lbs
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Kate weights 220 lbs.