Question

Steve weighs 18 more pounds than Ryan. If their weight totals 144 pounds, how much does Ryan weigh?

Answer 1

X = Ryan’s weight
X+ 18 = Steve’s weight

X + X + 18 = 144
2X = 144/18
2X/2 = 126/2
X = 63

Ryan weighs 63 lbs
Steve weighs 81 lbs

Answer 2

Shouldn't the answer be 126?

Explanation:

I'm pretty sure you just have to subtract 18 from 144.