Question

6. Bill weighs 120 pounds and is gaining ten pounds each month. Phil weighs 150
pounds and is gaining 4 pounds each month. How many months, m, will it take for Bill to
weigh the same as Phil?
a.
Define variables
b. Write Equation and Solve
c. Write answer as a complete sentence

Answer 1

Answer:

It will take Bill 3 months to weigh the same as Phil.

Step-by-step explanation:

a.   x = months it will take

b.   120 + 10x = 150

     -120            -120

     10x = 30

     __     __

     10      10

     x  = 3

c.   It will take Bill 3 months to weigh the same as Phil.