Question

The sum of the weights of Tom and Bill is 138 pounds and one boy is 34 pounds heavier than the other. How much does the heavier boy weigh?

Answer 1

the answer would be 86 pounds

Answer 2

The heavier boy would weigh 86 pounds.

Explanation:

Let's say boy=b, the equation would be:

2b+34=138

This is because the boys would weigh the same, with an exception of 34 pounds.

But we need to find just one person's weight. So bring 34 to the other side:

2b=138-34

Solve:

2b=104

Now, we need to find b:

b=52

So one boy would weigh 52, and the other would weigh 52+34, which is 86.

The heavier boy would weigh 86 pounds.

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