If Jake loses 8 pounds, he will weigh twice as much as his sister Kendra. Together they now weigh 284 pounds. What is Jake’s present weight, in pounds?
Select the correct option:  A) 176  B) 180  C) 184  D) 188  E) 192
J + K = 284 and so K = 284 - J   J - 8 = 2K   J - 8 = 2(284-J)   3J = 576   J = 192   The answer is 192.
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If Jake loses 8 pounds, he will weigh twice as much as his sister Kendra. Together they now weigh 284 pounds. What is Jake’s present weight, in pounds?