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One dieter in a weight loss contest weighed 149 pounds after 8 weeks on his diet. By week 13, he weighed 134 pounds. What is his average weight loss per week?

One dieter in a weight loss contest weighed 149 pounds after 8 weeks on his diet. By week 13, he weighed 134 pounds. What is his average weight loss per week?
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One dieter in a weight loss contest weighed 149 pounds after 8 weeks on his diet. By week 13, he weighed 134 pounds. What is his average weight loss per week?

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To find the average, divide change in weight by change in weeks.
(149-134)/(8-13)
You should get a negative number, because he loses weight.
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