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Question

Jeff is keeping track of his weight over several weeks. After 2 weeks, he weighs 194 pounds. After 6 weeks, he weighs 186 pounds.

Define your variables and derive an equation to represent the situation.

Find Jeff's weight after 12 weeks.

Answer 1

In 4 weeks (6 - 2) he lost 8 pounds (194 - 186) or 2 pounds per week.

After another 6 weeks (12 - 6) he shall loose (6)(2) pounds.

186 - 12 = ?