Question

A clown weighs 60 lb more than a trapeze artist. The trapeze artist weighs two thirds as much of the clown. How much does each weigh? Choices for the weight of the trapeze artist: 110, 120,125.

Answer 1

Ok lets start with an expression. :
c = t + 60
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The trapeze artist weighs 1/3's as much as the clown.
\[t =\frac{ 1 }{ 3 }c\]

Answer 2

uh

Answer 3

Ok. Replace c in the fraction for t+60.
\[t =\frac{ 1 }{ 3 }t + 60\]
-\[t = \frac{ 2 }{ 3 } + \frac{ 2 }{ 3 }\times 60\]

Answer 4

It looks complicated but it's not. The answer would be 180.

Answer 5

Thanks

Answer 6

You're welcome.