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  • 03-09-2015
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Twelve pounds less than twice janes weight is 270 pounds. What is Janes weight?

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ayah1
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  • 03-09-2015
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
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