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Solve this problem on paper using all four steps. Ted weighs twice as much as Julie. Mike weighs three times as much as Julie. Together, Ted, Mike, and Julie weigh 210 lbs. What is the weight of each person?

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Julie = x
Ted = 2x
Mike = 3x

x+2x+3x= 210lbs (Add all together)
6x=210lb
6x/6 = 210/6 (divide both sides by 6 to find out what x is)
x=35 ( Julie's weight)
2x= 70 (Ted's Weight)
3x= 105 (Mike's Weight)

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