Question

John weighs 145 pounds and is gaining 2 pounds per month. Jim weighs 210 pounds and is losing 3 pounds per month. In how many months will they weigh the same?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is 13 months.

Explanation:

First you make an equation.

* 145 + 2x = 210 - 3x

* After you solve it!

> 145 = 210 - 5x

> -65 = - 5x

> -65/-5 = x

> 13 = x

It's going take 13 months for both to be on the same weight.

I hope you get this right.