Question

At the beginning of Jack's diet, he was 257 pounds. If he lost 3 pounds per week, find his weight after

12 weeks.

Answer 1

[times 12] 3 pounds= 1 week. {times 12}
36 pounds = 12 weeks


Then:

257-26=221


Answer: Jack will be 221 pounds

Answer 2

A loss of weight means we subtract from Jack's current weight.

Explanation:

A loss of weight means we subtract from Jack's current weight. New Weight = Current Weight - Weight Loss per week * number of weeksNew Weight =257 - 3*12New Weight =257 - 36New Weight = 221