Question

Barry''s mountain bike weighs 6 pounds more than andy''s. If there bike weighs 42 pounds altogether, how much does Barry''s bike weigh?

Answer 1

andy = x

barry = x + 6

x + x + 6 = 46

2x + 6 = 46

2x = 40

x = 20

barry = 20 + 6

barrys bike is equal to 26 pounds