Logan H.
asked • 12/01/21Ryan is a wrestler trying to make weight. He currently weighs 200 lbs. If he cuts 2 lbs. per week, how many weeks will it take him to weigh less than 175 lbs.?
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Raymond B. answered • 05/25/23
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200 -2w = 175
2w = 200-175 = 25
w = 25/2 = 12 1/2 weeks
on the 13th week he's weigh less than 175 lbs
on the 13th week he'll weigh 200-2(13) =200-26 = 174 lbs
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