Question

Justin and Tyson are beginning an exercise program to train for football season. Justin weighs 150 lb and hopes to gain 2 lb per week. Tyson weighs 195 lb and hopes to lose 1 lb per week.

A. if the plan works, in how many weeks will the boys weigh the same amount?
B. what will that weight be?

Answer 1

150 + 2w = 195 - w
2w + w = 195 - 150
3w = 45
w = 45/3
w = 15 <=== they will weigh the same at 15 weeks

150 + 2(15) = 150 + 30 = 180...and they will both weigh 180 lbs <=

Answer 2

180 pounds is the answer to your question.

Hope this helps :)