Question

A turtle at the zoo weighs 145 pounds. It is two times heavier than the baby turtle. How much does the baby turtle weigh.

Answer 1

Answer: 72.5 lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

Create the equation:

145=2x -->where x is how much the baby turtle weighs

Solve the equation:

Divide both sides by 2 to get 72.5 lbs