Using the quadratic formula, we have:
, so our solutions are
and
.
Janes weight = x
Twelve pounds less than twice janes weight is 270 pounds
12 less than 2x is 270
2x -12 = 270 (add 12 to each side)
2x = 270 + 12
2x = 282 (divide 2 from each side)
x = 282/2
x = 141
The answer is 141 pounds
-41/25 I believe, I'm not sure why you put some addition signs in the inside of parentheses
Answer:
4 times as tall
hope this help:))
