Carmen weighs y kg and Fanny is 10 kg heavier than Carmen.If their total weight is 73 kg,find the weight of Fanny.

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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carmen = y

fanny = y +10

total weight = 73 kg

then

73 = y + y + 10

73= 2y +10

2y = 73-10

y= 63/2

y= 31.5 kg

carmen weight = 31.5 kg 

And fanny is 10 kg heavier than Carmen

 31.5 + 10 = 41.5 kg