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Mike weights 200 pounds and plans to lose 1.5 pounds a week, Jeff weights 180 pounds and plans to lose 0.5 pounds a week. When will mike and Jeff weigh the same

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M: 200-1.5w
J: 180-0.5w

200-1.5w = 180-0.5w
20 = w

They weigh the same in 20 weeks.
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