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Which equation could be used to solve this problem? Kate weighs 3 times as much as Jen. Their total weight is 140 pounds. How much does each girl weigh? A) 140 = 3x B) 3x + x = …

Which equation could be used to solve this problem? Kate weighs 3 times as much as Jen. Their total weight is 140 pounds. How much does each girl weigh? A) 140 = 3x B) 3x + x = …
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Which equation could be used to solve this problem?

Kate weighs 3 times as much as Jen. Their total weight is 140 pounds. How much does each girl weigh?
A) 140 = 3x
B) 3x + x = 140
C) 3x - x = 140
D) x - 140 = 3x

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User Rob Harrop
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

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User Marcusficner
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B is the correct answer.

Kate is 3 times Jen. 3x
Their combined weight totals 140
3x + x = 140
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User Karthik Bose
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