3 years ago

"If 5 is decreased from double Joe's weight, the result is 230. What is Joe's weight?" 30

Mathematics

1 answer:

Gala2k [10]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

117.5 or 235/2

Step-by-step explanation:

We can set up an equation for this problem:

Lets Joe's weight be x

then:

2x -5 = 230

therefore:

2x = 235

x = 117.5 or 235/2

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