two watermelons weigha total of 34 pounds. the weight of the larger melon is 5 pounds less than twice the weight of the smaller melon. what is the weight

Question

how do i find the weight of the watermelons ?

Answer 1

Hi Jack,

 

You will have 2 equations with 2 unknowns and can use substitution to solve

 

X + Y = 34

 

X = 2Y -5

 

substitute X

 

(2Y - 5) + Y = 34

 

3Y - 5 = 34

 

3Y = 39

 

Y = 13

 

X + 13 = 34

 

X = 21

 

The watermelons weigh 13 pounds and 21 pounds