Jon weighs 148 lbs and hopes to gain 2 lbs a week. Matt weighs 198 lbs and hopes to lose 1 lb a week. How many weeks until they weight the same?

Jon weighs 148 lbs and hopes to gain 2 lbs a week

Formula = 148 + 2 (number of weeks)

=> 148 + 2 (17)

=> 148 + 34

=> 182

Matt weighs 198 lbs and hopes to lose 1 lbs a week

Formula = 198 - 1 (number of week)

=> 198 - 1 (17)

=> 181

On the 17th week, they’re weight will almost the same. Because Jon will weigh 182 lbs while Matt will weigh 181 pounds.

Not exactly the same but very close.