Question

Josh’s backpack can hold at most 35 pounds. His science textbook weighs 8 pounds, his math textbook weighs 4 pounds, and his binder weighs 2 pounds. He has three more textbooks, how much can each one weigh?

Answer 1

7 pounds

Explanation:

8+4+2=14

35-14=21

21/3=7

Answer 2

7

Explanation:

35-8-4-2=21

21/3=7