Make an equation to solve this problem:

Barrys mountain bike weighs 6 pounds more than Andy's. If their bikes weighs 42 pounds altogether how much does barry's bike weigh? Identify the if-then moves in your equation.

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Bruce Patterson

15 February, 01:15

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Adan Cantu · Answer 1

B=a+6

b+a=42

susitute

a+6+a=42

subtract 6

2a=36

divide 2

a=18

subisute

b=18+6=24

b=24

a=18

Make an equation to solve this problem:Barrys mountain bike weighs 6 pounds more than Andy's. If their bikes weighs 42 pounds altogether how much does barry's bike weigh? Identify the if-then moves in your equation.