In this case, the correct response is:
85 + w = 5w + 10
w = 15 lbs
The weight of Alex's sister is 15 pounds.
Alex weighs 85 pounds. Together, he and his sister weigh ten pounds more than five times the weight of his sister. What is the weight, w, of Alex's sister?(1 point)
Responses
85+w=5w+10
; 15 lb
85 plus w is equal to 5 w plus 10; 15 lb
85+w=5w
; 28 lb
85 plus w is equal to 5 w; 28 lb
85+w=5w−10
; 25 lb
85 plus w is equal to 5 w minus 10; 25 lb
85+w−10=5w
; 7.5 lb
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