Question

21. Taylor decides to bulk up to make the next weight class for his wrestling team. He currently weighs 176 pounds, and his goal weight is 205 pounds. If he gains 2 pounds per week, in how many weeks will he weigh 205 pounds or more?

Answer 1

Taylor current weight: 176

Taylor goal weight: 205

gain: 2 pounds per week

`\begin{gathered} 176+2x=205 \\ 2x=205-176 \\ x=(29)/(2) \\ x=14.5 \end{gathered}`

Taylor needs 14.5 weeks for weight 205 pounds