Question

WHEN MR. LOWE RETURN FROM HIS FISHING TRIP, HIS STUDENTS INQUIRED AS TO THE LENGTH OF HIS PRIZE CATCH.
MR. LOWE ANSWERED.
"THE HEAD MEASURED 9 INCHES."
"THE TAIL WAS AS LONG AS THE HEAD AND HALF THE BODY."
THE BODY WAS AS LONG AS THE HEAD AND TAIL." HOW LONG WAS MR. LOWE'S PRIZE FISH?

Answer 1

Do not use all caps. It is rude, like SHOUTING online, and also more difficult to read. Thank you.

H = 9
T = 9 + .5B
B = 9 + T

Substitute 9 + .5B for T in the last equation to solve for B. Put that value in the previous equation to find T.
Add H + B + T.

Answer 2

Is it 45