To find the weigh of Sean and Brad.
Answer to Problem 17CT
The Brad weight is 70lb.
The Sean weight is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Sean weight is
After Brad gain
Calculation:
Let the Brad weight (in
So, the twice of Brad weight =
Sean weight is
So, Sean weight (in
On gaining Brad gain
Their total weigh will be
Therefore,
Or
Combine like terms
Subtract 20 on both sides
Divide by 3 on both sides
Therefore, the Brad weight is 70lb.
The Sea weigh=
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