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
Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x - 8 = - 12 ( multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction )
x - 24 = - 36 ( add 24 to both sides )
x = - 12 → A
Answer:48
Step-by-step explanation:
9 times 6 is 54, then you subtract the 6 and get 48