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Weight-loss Program Poser (Posted on 2023-06-28) Difficulty: 3 of 5
  1. Judy, Scarlett, Phoebe, and Amanda all went through a weight loss diet program.
  2. Their combined weight loss after the program was equal to Scarlett's weight before the program.
  3. Judy's weight before the program was twice Phoebe's weight after the program.
  4. The combined weight of Scarlett, Phoebe and Amanda before the program was four times Phoebe's weight after the program.
  5. The combined weight of Judy and Scarlett before the program was thrice Scarlett's weight after the program.
  6. Phoebe and Amanda both lost the same amount of pounds.
  7. Twice Scarlett's weight loss was equal to thrice Amanda's weight loss.
  8. Scarlett lost 20 pounds more than Phoebe.
  9. The combined weight loss of Judy and Scarlett is equal to 140 pounds.

Determine the weights of Judy, Scarlett, Phoebe, and Amanda before and after the weight-loss program.

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SolutionSpreadsheet matrix with instructions how toLarry2023-06-28 20:07:45
Solutioncomputer solutionCharlie2023-06-28 16:41:37
SolutionAnalytical solution (spoiler)Steve Herman2023-06-28 12:44:05
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