Question

Ruby weighs 88 lbs. Her weight is 12 lbs. less than half her mother's weight. How much does her mother weigh?

Answer 1

Ruby's mother weighs 200 lbs.

Explanation:

88 + 12 = 100

100 x 2 = 200

Answer 2

88 = m - 12

+ 12 + 12

100 = m