A man weighs 5/6 of his weight plus 30 pounds. What is his weight?

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2021-01-10

A man weighs 56 of his weight plus 30 pounds. What is his weight?

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faldduE

faldduE

Skilled2021-01-11Added 109 answers

Let x be the weight of the man so that we can write: 56 of weight+30=weight
56x+30=x
Subtract (56)x from both sides: 30=(16)x
Multiply both sides by 6: 180=x
So, the man weights 180 pounds.

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