Saira weights 25 pounds more than umbar. If together they weight 205 pounds. What is the weight of saira

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Jaydin Collier

Mathematics

29 July, 10:27

Saira weights 25 pounds more than umbar. If together they weight 205 pounds. What is the weight of saira

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Jaylynn Blair · Answer 1

To solve this, you can create an equation. Say the weight of Umbar is x, then Saira weighs x+25. Together they weigh 205. So, you get the equation

x+x+25=205

Then solve for x.

2x+25=205

2x=180

x=90

Then to find Saira's weight, add 25 to Umbar's weight.

90+25=115.