Pg 399 (371) - Q15
 

If Bill’s weight is B and Tommy’s weight is T, you can set up these equations using the given information:
 B + T = 250
 B = 3T + 10
 Substitute 3T + 10 for B in the first equation to get:
 3T + 10 + T = 250
 4T + 10 = 250
 4T = 240
 T = 60   Tommy weighs 60 lb, which is C.

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