Question

6. Bill weighs 120 pounds and is gaining ten pounds each month. Phil weighs 150

pounds and is gaining 4 pounds each month. How many months, m, will it take for Bill to
weigh the same as Phil?
a.
Define variables
b. Write Equation and Solve
c. Write answer as a complete sentence

Answer 1

It will take Bill 3 months to weigh the same as Phil.

Explanation:

a. x = months it will take

b. 120 + 10x = 150

-120 -120

10x = 30

__ __

10 10

x = 3

c. It will take Bill 3 months to weigh the same as Phil.