Question

The sum of Eric’s and Bob’s weights is 9 times the difference of their weights. The positive difference of their weights is also 240 pounds less than the sum. If Eric weighs less than Bob, find Bob’s weight.

Can you use the elimination method please? Thx

Answer 1

150

Explanation:
So I will shorten Eric, and Bob's names as E, and B.

So the equations are this
B-E = B+E - 240, E as Eric, and B as Bob, and this E+B=9(E-B)
Move the variables and you get
-2E =- 240
Just divide them both by -2
and E=120
So when we know the value of E we can just plug it into the 1st question
120+B=9B+1080
Moves the Variables and numbers to the other side
8B=1200
1200/8= 150
B=150
There is Bob's weight