Brick weight

Half the weight of a brick plus 20 pounds equals 1/3 the weight of the brick plus 30 pounds. How much does the brick weigh?

Final Answer:

x =  60 lb

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+20=3x+30  x/2+20=x/3+30  x=60=60 lb



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