If Jake loses 8 pounds, he will weigh twice as much as his sister. Together they now weigh 278 pounds. What is Jake’s present weight, in pounds?
Pick
A) 131  B) 135  C) 139  D) 147  E) 188
Consider Sister weight Now as x   Jakes weight (2times +8) = 2x+8   (2x+8)+(x) =278   x=90   Jake's weight is ....188   Correct answer is 188
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If Jake loses 8 pounds, he will weigh twice as much as his sister. Together they now weigh 278 pounds. What is Jake’s present weight, in pounds?