Ok i have this math problem
Three boys, Josh, Hans, and Simon are sitting around on a farm with nothing to do. They walk into the barn and notice a scale used to weigh cattle. They decide to weigh themselves. Unfortunately, the scale begins at 100 kg. The problem is that none of them weigh more than 100 kg. They decide to weigh themselves in pairs. Josh was sure that he weighed the most.
Hans and Simon together = 132 kg.
Simon and Josh together = 151 kg.
Josh and Hans together = 137 kg.
What did they each weigh?
I have no clue all i know is that i have to isolate one variable
H = 132 - S
S = 151 - J
J = 137 - H
That is what the teacher told me i should start with, and after that i have no clue. I was wondering if anyone here could help me with this and tell me exactly what they did.
Thank you
David AKA Tempest
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