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  • 06-10-2017
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If 5kg more than 3 times mac’s mass is decreased by twice his mass the result is 60 kg. What is mac’s mass?

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  • 06-10-2017
Let x be mac's mass 

(3x+5)-(2x)=60 
3x+5-2x=60 
x=60-5 
x=55 

Therefore, Mac is 55 kg 

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