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maria [59]
3 years ago
5

Jim weighs 30 pounds less than Tom, and together they weigh 210 pounds. Let n = Tom's weight in pounds. How much does Tom weigh?

Mathematics
1 answer:
never [62]3 years ago
5 0
First, let's write an equation for the situation.

Jim's weight is 30 pounds less than Tom's, so his weight is:

n - 30

If Tom's and Jim's weights add to 210:

n + (n - 30) = 210

Solve for n:

2n - 30 = 210

2n = 240

n = 120

Tom weighs 120 pounds.
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