Question

If jake loses 8 pounds, he will weigh twice as much as his sister. Together they now weigh 278 pounds. What is jake's present weight, in pounds?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Let the present weight of Jack is x

weight of Jack after losing 8 Pounds is equal to X-8

hence weight of his sister is equal to x-8/2

according to question

x-8 + x-8/2 = 278

3(x-8)/2=278

x=193