Question

Read the following. “If 5 is decreased from double Joe’s weight, the result is 230. What is Joe’s weight?” Which of the following translations is correct?

Answer 1

117.5

Explanation:

Joe's weight = x

Double Joe's weight = 2x

Five decreased from double Joe's weight = 2x-5

2x-5 = 230

We put like terms together,

2x-5+5 =230+5

2x =235

2x/2=235/2

x=117.5

Check your answer:

2x-5=230 (where x is 117.5)

2(117.5) - 5 =230

235-5 =230

Answer 2

hi Kasha's

Explanation:

we add the five to 460 then devide by 2